Sigismund II Augustus, Ducat 1554, Gdansk - rarity
City ducat of Sigismund II Augustus minted at the Gdansk mint.
Av.:
Bust of Sigismund II Augustus in profile to the right, wearing crown and armor.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a rosette: SIGIS AVG REX POLONI M D LIT 1554
Rw.:
Two lions support a shield with the coat of arms of Gdańsk
In the rim, an inscription punctuated at the top with a lily: MON NO AVR CIVI GEDANEN
Inscription variant with ... GEDANEN ending the obverse inscription on the reverse side
Condition: NGC AU55
Slightly bent, but beautifully struck and preserved piece. Beautiful detail. Gloss and lots of mint mirror. Very rare ducat of the declining period of the Jagiellonian dynasty. High NGC grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is very rare and very difficult to get on the collector market. A beautiful piece to adorn the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 7376 (R6), Dutkowski 90 (R6), Friedberg 2, CNG 95.V, Kaleniecki p. 29 ,Tyszkiewicz 175 mk
