© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old Gdańsk
| Silver | 0.35 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1548 (1506-1548) |
| Value | Denar = 1⁄18 Grosza |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#247370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The emblem of Gdańsk: two crosses and a crown above.
Lettering: M S
Comment
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Kopicki 7255 M-S (sword in right hand)
Kopicki 7256 M-S (sword in left hand)
pictures: © WCN
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) 1539-1548 (1506-1548) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund I the Old, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania. This coin was used as a means of payment during his rule and features an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. The use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant choice, as it was a valuable and durable metal that was widely accepted as a form of currency at the time.
