Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) ND (1506-1548) front Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) ND (1506-1548) back
Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) ND (1506-1548) photo
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Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old Gdańsk ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1506-1548
Value
1 Denier
Currency
Grosz / Groschen (1306-1528)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#247365
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

The Denier gdański - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) ND (1506-1548) coin was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Poland during the 16th century. It was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring the image of King Sigismund I the Old on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in the city of Gdańsk, which was an important trading center at the time. Despite its age, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors.