Sigismund III Vasa, Ort 1615, Gdansk
Bust of the king with head facing right with wide orifice.
Renaissance shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk supported by two lions on the reverse.
Variant with a bear's paw in the shield (the mintmark of Daniel Klüwer - tenant of the Danzig mint) on the reverse.
Punctuation variant with a cross ending the obverse inscription on the obverse.
Well visible miniature date under the base of the cartouche - rare.
Condition: UNC Details
According to NGC, the coin cleaned. In fact, traces of abrasion can be seen behind the king's head (visible in the photo). Other than that, a superbly struck and preserved piece. Beautiful detail. Gloss and mint mirror. Charming patina. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Literature: Szatalin/Grendel(2017) GD15b-6 (R), KOG as 1615/7 (R), CNG missing, Kopicki 7489 (R1), Kopicki(MZIIIW) 1473 (R1)
