historical reproduction. Tetragrammaton (JEHOVAH in English, appears on coin)

The Latin inscription on your coin translates to "The City of Gdańsk caused [this] to be made from solid gold."This text appears on historic gold coins and donatives (large commemorative multi-ducat specie) struck in the Polish royal city of Gdańsk (Danzig) during the 17th century.

Text Breakdown & Variations

EX AURO SOLIDO: From solid gold.CIVITAS GEDANENSIS: The City of Gdańsk.FIERI FECIT (often abbreviated as FIERI FEC, FIERI F, or F F): Caused to be made / ordered to be struck.

The Ruler (Obverse): Features the crowned bust of a Polish king, such as Władysław IV Vasa or John II Casimir Vasa, under whose authority the city minted currency.The Cityscape (Reverse): Features a detailed panoramic view of the city of Gdańsk.

Religious Imagery: The sky above the cityscape usually shows a radiant Tetragrammaton (the Hebrew name of God JEHOVAH) or the radiant Eye of Providence.

City Coat of Arms: Located at the bottom (exergue), showing two crosses under a crown, usually held up by two lions