Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl borders with inscription divided at the top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.P:D:PRVSI. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl borders with inscription: .GROSSVS:CIVI.GEDANEN.1.5.5.7. 1557. Polish coin, Gdansk.
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Gdansk grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned to the right; rim between pearl borders with inscription divided at the top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.P:D:PRVSI. Reverse: Coat of arms of Gdansk; rim between pearl borders with inscription: .GROSSVS:CIVI.GEDANEN.1.5.5.7. 1557. Polish coin, Gdansk.

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Gdansk grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim pearl borders inscription divided top Sigis.Avg.Rex.P D Prvsi Reverse Coat arms Gdansk inscription .Grossvs Civi.Gedanen.1.5.5.7 1557 Polish coin round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised central emblem featuring crown- shape group cross- motifs surrounded raised circular border outer band raised decorative markings coin edge slightly irregular textured subtle variations tone lighter silver highlights darker gray shadows.

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