© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szeląg gdański - Sigismund I the Old Gdańsk
| Silver | 1.2 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1530-1549 |
| Value | Szeląg = ⅓ Grosza |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#250651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The emblem of Gdańsk, two crosses with a crown above them with lettering around it and a flower at the top.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE•CIVI•GEDANEN 1538
Unabridged legend: MONETA CIVITATIS GEDANENSIS 1538
Translation: Coin, City of Gdańsk, 1538.
Comment
Note: These coins, just like other coins from this time, had small symbols at the top. These were used to mark the mint master and they varied a lot, which is why there are a lot of types listed in catalogues.
Kopicki 7278
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 7280
Pictures: WCN
Interesting fact
The Szeląg gdański coin was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Poland during the reign of Sigismund I the Old (1530-1549). It was made of silver and weighed 1.2 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely used in trade and commerce, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
