© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Szeląg gdański - Sigismund I the Old Gdańsk
| Silver | 1.24 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1524-1526 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (12) |
| Currency | Grosz / Groschen (1306-1528) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#247102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms of the City of Gdansk inside beaded circle
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + CIVITAS o DANSCZ o 15Z5
Lettering (regular font): + CIVITAS O DANSCZ O 15Z5
Translation: City of Gdansk
Comment
The 1524 schilling is the earliest dated coin from the Gdansk mintKopicki 7262
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szeląg gdański coin is that it was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Poland during the 16th century, and its design features the image of King Sigismund I the Old, who ruled Poland from 1506 to 1548.
