John II Casimir, Ducat 1662 DL, Gdansk
Av.:
Bust of John II Casimir Vasa in profile to the right wearing a crown and armor (with an exposed arm) covered with a cloak. On the chest the chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: IOH CAS D G REX POL & SUEC M D L R P
Rw.:
Two lions support an oval shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk. Above the shield two laurel leaves, on them a wreath of rosettes with a five-leaved branch. Under the lions' paws initials D - L Under the shield decorative console.
In the rim: MON AUREA CIVIT GEDANENSIS 1662
Bust wearing crown with rim decorated with rosettes.Exposed arm decorated with braid and rivets. The coat is fastened with a brooch.
State of preservation: ~ 2+
On the reverse near the letters AT in CIVITAT, a binding mark is visible. Minimal damage to the stamp (visible in the photo in the obverse rim), without affecting the presence of the coin. Beautifully struck and preserved piece. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror.
Recommended
Metal: gold
Weight: 3.37 g
Literature: Dutkowski G.363. (R5), Kopicki 7667 (R3), Friedberg 24, CNG 315.II, Kaleniecki p. 398, Tyszkiewicz 14 mk
