Stefan Batory, Ducat 1583, Gdansk - rare
City Ducat of Stefan Batory minted at the Gdansk mint.
Av.:
Bust of Stefan Batory in profile to the right, wearing crown and armor.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: STEPHANVS D G REX POL D PRVS
Rw.:
Two lions support a shield with the coat of arms of Gdańsk
In the rim, an inscription punctuated at the top by a mintmaster's mark "ring" (by Jan Goebel - administrator of the Gdansk mint) with crosses on the sides: MON NO AVR CIVI GEDANENSIS 83
Variety with lion heads in profile.
On the obverse the inner ottoman of beads and pearls.
Condition: 2+/2
Minor scratches on obverse and reverse (visible in photos). Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Gloss and lots of mint mirror. Rarer vintage. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Metal: gold
Weight: 3.50 g
Literature: Kopicki 7444 (R4), Parchimowicz 176.f, CNG 136.IV, Friedberg 3, Kaleniecki p. 58 ,Tyszkiewicz 35 mk
