Sigismund III Vasa, Grosz 1603, Cracow - rarity - exquisite
Av: Bust of the king in crown. In the rim, an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown and at the bottom with the coat of arms Lewart in a shield: SIGISM 3 D G - REX P M D L
Rw: Crowned eagle with the Vasa coat of arms on its breast. In the rim, an inscription divided at the top by a crown and at the bottom by a shield with the letter C (the mark of the Cracow mint): GROSSVS REGN - POLONIAE 1603
Bust of the king encircled. Pearl borders.
The coat of arms of Lewart in the shield divides the obverse inscription on the obverse.
Eagle in borders. Inner border of string, outer border of pearl.
Interesting fact - in " Numismatic Handbook ...". Jozef Tyszkiewicz (the coin was valued at 75 marks in gold) a question mark was placed next to the valuation, which means that the author did not meet the quotation of this coin on the collectors' market.
Condition: 1-
Minimal deficient abrasion and slightly flourescent tops, but for this type a superbly struck and exquisitely preserved coin. Plastic, deep relief. Exquisite detail. Intense luster and mint mirror. In this state of preservation very rare and practically unavailable on the collector market. In our opinion, this is the best piece that has appeared on the market in recent years. An exquisite piece to adorn the best collections.
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Literature: Kopicki 771 (R7), Dutkowski 156b (R7-R6), Kopicki(MZIIIW) 252 (R7), Kamiński/Kurpiewski 316 (R8 ),Tyszkiewicz 75? mk
