Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) 1535-1539 front Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) 1535-1539 back
Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old (Gdańsk) 1535-1539 photo
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Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old Gdańsk

 
Silver 5.26 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548)
Years
1535-1539
Value
Szóstak = 6 Groszy
Currency
First Złoty (1526-1572)
Composition
Silver
Weight
5.26 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#250658
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Old emblem of Gdańsk, held by two lions facing each other. The denomination above, lettering around it.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROSS•AR•SEXDVP•CIVIT•DANCZK•1535
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Unabridged legend:
GROSSUS ARGENT SEXDUP CIVITAT DANCZIK 1535
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Translation:
Grossus (also: Grosz) silver sixfold, city of Gdańsk 1535
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