Kingdom of Poland Grosz gdański - Sigismund II Augustus, 1556 – 1559

Gdańsk mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Poland Kingdom of Poland
Currency First Złoty (1526 – 1572)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Grosz gdański - Sigismund II Augustus
Year 1556 – 1559
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment 3 o'clock ↑→
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.06
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

Grosz gdański - Sigismund II Augustus from Kingdom of Poland. Issued from 1556 to 1559. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.06 g.

Obverse
The bust of Sigismund August in a crown facing right, with writing around it. (Sigismund August, King of Poland, Duke of Prussia.)
Reverse
The emblem of the city, including two crosses and a crown at the top. With lettering around it. (Grosz, city of Danzig, 1557.)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559  — Kopicki 7366
1558  — Kopicki 7365
1557  — Kopicki 7362
1557  — Kopicki 7363
1557  — Kopicki 7364
1556  — Kopicki 7360
1556  — Kopicki 7361

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