Grosz gdański - Sigismund II Augustus Gdańsk mint

Issuer Kingdom of Poland
Year 1556-1559
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Grosz
Currency First Złoty (1526-1572)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.06 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation 3 o`clock ↑→
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#7360, Kop#7361, Kop#7362, Kop#7363, Kop#7364
Obverse description The bust of Sigismund August in a crown facing right, with writing around it.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIGIS•AVG•REX•PO•D•PRVS
(Translation: Sigismund August, King of Poland, Duke of Prussia.)
Reverse description The emblem of the city, including two crosses and a crown at the top. With lettering around it.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GROSSVS •CIVI•GEDANEN•1557
(Translation: Grosz, city of Danzig, 1557.)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1556 - Kopicki 7360 -
1556 - Kopicki 7361 -
1557 - Kopicki 7362 -
1557 - Kopicki 7363 -
1557 - Kopicki 7364 -
1558 - Kopicki 7365 -
1559 - Kopicki 7366 -
Numisquare ID 5894126670
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