Kingdom of Poland Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old, 1535 – 1539

Gdańsk mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Poland Kingdom of Poland
Currency First Złoty (1526 – 1572)
Denomination Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old
Year 1535 – 1539
Ruler Sigismund I the Old (1506–1548)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.26
Diameter (mm) 29
Demonetized Yes

Description

Szóstak gdański / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old from Kingdom of Poland. Issued from 1535 to 1539. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.26 g.

Obverse
The bust of Sigismund the old, wearing a crown with lettering around it. (Sigismund [the] first, King of Poland, governor of Prussia.)
Reverse
Old emblem of Gdańsk, held by two lions facing each other. The denomination above, lettering around it. (Grossus (also: Grosz) silver sixfold, city of Gdańsk 1535
VI)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1539  — Kopicki 7339
1535  — Kopicki 7337
1535  — Kopicki 7338

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