StanislawAugust Poniatowski, 3 ducats 1794, Warsaw - exquisite
The highest denomination gold coin of Stanislaw August Poniatowski.
Av.:
King's head to the right.
In the rim the inscription: STANISLAUS AUG D G REX POL M D L
Rw.:
Under the crown, in a wreath of laurel leaves, shields with the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania. Below the shields Ciołek (coat of arms of the Poniatowskis). Below the denomination 3 in a wreath.
In the rim the inscription: AUREUS 1794 POLONIAE
Variety with nineteen leaves in wreath.
State of preservation: NGC MS63
Characteristic of this type of coin, light justunek, but a superbly struck and exquisitely preserved piece. Excellent detail. Impressive luster and mint mirror throughout. Extremely high NGC grade. This is the piece that received the highest NGC MS63 grade and is the only piece with an MS63 grade. In this condition, the coin is very rare and practically unavailable on the collector's market. Piece to adorn the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 2541 (R3), Plage 459, Friedberg 98, Parchimowicz/Brzezinski 45.a, Kaleniecki p. 561, Tyszkiewicz 40 mk, Berezowski 100 zl.
