Denier gdański - Sigismund II Augustus (Gdańsk) 1549-1558 front Denier gdański - Sigismund II Augustus (Gdańsk) 1549-1558 back
Denier gdański - Sigismund II Augustus (Gdańsk) 1549-1558 photo
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Denier gdański - Sigismund II Augustus Gdańsk

 
Billon (.219 silver) 0.3 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Sigismund II Augustus (Zygmunt II August) (1548-1572)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1549-1558
Value
Denar = 1⁄18 Grosza
Currency
First Złoty (1526-1572)
Composition
Billon (.219 silver)
Weight
0.3 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#175270
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Eagle with head turned left wielding sword in left wing

Comment

Kopicki 7345 1549
Kopicki 7346 1550
Kopicki 7347 1551
Kopicki 7348 1552
Kopicki 7349 1552

Kopicki 7350 1554
Pictures: WCN



Kopicki 7351 1555
Pictures: WCN



Kopicki 7352 1556
Kopicki 7353 1557
Kopicki 7354 1558
Kopicki 7355 1558 piedfort

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denier gdański - Sigismund II Augustus (Gdańsk) 1549-1558 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Poland. The coin was issued during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, who was the last king of the Jagiellonian dynasty and ruled Poland from 1548 to 1572. During his reign, Poland experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The Denier gdański was one of the most widely used coins in Poland during this period, and its design and composition were influenced by the economic and political changes that were taking place.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1552  - - - - - -
1554  - - - - - -

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