Jan III Sobieski, Ducat 1677 DL, Gdansk
Av.:
Bust of Jan III Sobieski in profile to the right wearing a laurel wreath with a mantle.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the bottom by a bust: IOAN III D G REX POL M D L R P
Rw.:
Two lions support an oval shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk. Above the shield two palm leaves, on them a wreath of rosettes with a branch. Under the lions' paws initials D - L (of Daniel Lesse - lessee of the Danzig mint in 1650-1685). Under the shield a decorative console.
In the rim: MON AUREA CIVITAT GEDANENS 1677
Condition: 2/2+
Minor scratches on the obverse surface (visible in the photo). Beautifully stamped and preserved piece. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror. In such a state of preservation, the coin is rare and quite difficult to get on the collector's market. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Metal: gold
Weight: 3.44 g
Literature: Kopicki 7690 (R3), Friedberg 36, CNG 373.I, Kaleniecki pp. 471-472, Tyszkiewicz 18 mk
