Sigismund III Vasa, Thaler 1629, Torun - Brandtalar - burning city - beautiful and very rare
First thaler of the city of Torun minted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the defense of the city against the Swedish army.
Av.:
Coat of arms shield held by an angel leaning out of the clouds.
Below the inscription in 7 lines: THORVNIA / HOSTILITER OPPVGNATA / ET DEI O AVXILIO / FORTR A CIVI B DEFENSA / XVI^ FEBR / ANNO / M D C XXIX
Rw.:
Panorama of the city, shrouded in flames and clouds of smoke, seen from the left bank. On the left is Dybowski Castle, on the right is Bazar Kepa connected to the city by a bridge. On the river, twelve barges and boats. In the city walls towers and gates with the Old Torun Barbican. Above the city the sun with the Hebrew inscription Yahweh and 9 rays. At the bottom in the meadow among the flowers initials H - H (Henryk Hema - engraver).
In the rim: FIDES ET CONSTANTIA PER IGNEM PROBATA
Variety with initials H - H (Henryk Hema).
Condition: NGC AU58
For this type, a beautifully struck and preserved coin. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Mint gloss and mirror finish. Charming patina. A beautiful striking coin. In this state of preservation very rare and very difficult to get on the collector market. A beautiful piece to adorn the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: CNCT 1326 (R4), Davenport 4369, Kopicki 8242 (R4), Kopicki(MZIIIW) 1357.a (R5)
