Wladyslaw IV Vasa, Ducat 1633, Torun - without I-I - rarity
First vintage of ducats minted at the Torun mint during the reign of Wladyslaw IV Vasa.
Av.:
Bust of Wladyslaw IV Vasa in profile to the right, wearing crown and armor. On the chest the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: VLA IIII D G REX POL ET SVEC M D L R P
Rw.:
Angel supporting an oval shield with the coat of arms of Toruń.
In the rim the inscription: MONETA AVR CIVIT THORVNENSIS 1633
Variety without initials I - I (Jacob Jacobson - administrator of the Toruń mint in 1633-1639) on the sides of the shield with the coat of arms of Toruń.
The last digit of the date pierced.
Condition: NGC AU58
A beautifully struck and preserved piece for this type. Beautiful detail. Gloss and lots of mint mirror. Circumstantial state of preservation of the coin confirmed by NGC grading. This is the piece that received the highest NGC AU58 grade and is the only piece with an AU58 grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is extremely rare and practically unavailable on the collector's market. A beautiful piece to adorn the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: Dutkowski 19 (R8), Kopicki 8292 (R6), Friedberg 58, CNCT 1415 (R8), Kaleniecki p. 227, Tyszkiewicz 40 mk