Sigismund III Vasa, Ducat 1632 SB, Gdansk - rare and beautiful
Last year of minting Sigismund III Vasa ducats at the Gdansk mint.
Av.:
Bust of Sigismund III Vasa in profile to the right wearing a crown and armor covered with a cloak. On the chest the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: SIGIS III D G REX POL M D L R PR
Rw.:
Two lions support an oval shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk. Above the shield a wreath of palm leaves and branches. Below the shield a decorative console. Lower initials S - B (Samuel Berman - minter of the Gdansk mint).
In the rim: MON AUREA CIVI GEDANENSIS 163Z
Interesting fact - the last digit of the date Z was stamped on the digit 1, punched 153Z/1
Condition: NGC MS61
For this type of coin, a beautifully struck and preserved piece. Beautiful detail (especially on the reverse). Intense luster and mint mirror. Very high NGC grade. This is the piece that received the highest NGC MS61 grade and is the only piece with an MS61 grade. A beautiful piece to adorn the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: Dutkowski 149 (R5), Kopicki 7544 (R3), Friedberg 10, CNG 191.IIa, Kaleniecki p. 200 ,Tyszkiewicz 16 mk
