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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund I the Old (King of Poland; 1506–1548). Polish coin (1534). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .SIGIS.I.REX.PO.DO.TOCI.PR. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; in the rim between pearl-shaped borders an inscription: .GROSSVS.CIVI.DANCZ.1534. Subjects: Jagiellon dynasty, royal busts, city coat of arms. Materials/function: coin. Location/date: Poland, Gdansk; 1534.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A66_165

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Keywords

Gdansk grosz Sigismund I Old King Poland 1506–1548 Polish coin 1534 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl-shaped borders inscription .Sigis.I.Rex.Po.Do.Toci.Pr Reverse Coat arms Gdansk .Grossvs.Civi.Dancz.1534 Subjects Jagiellon dynasty royal busts city coat Materials function coin Location date round metal coin worn surface showing raised circular border inner raised ring within inner area stylized emblem composed curved crown- shapes vertical arrangement cross- figures outer edge band raised characters decorative dots beaded inner separating central design edge coin's color predominantly muted silver-gray areas darker gray patina slight discoloration.