Ladislaus IV Vasa, Ducat 1648 GR, Gdansk
Av.:
Bust of Ladislaus IV Vasa in profile to the right, wearing crown and armor. On the chest the Order of the Golden Fleece.
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: VLAD IIII D G R POL & SUEC 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 and a branch with a three-leaved flower.
In the rim the inscription: MONE AUREA CIVITAT GEDANEN 1648
Variety with straight lions' tails.
Inscribed variety with the title of the king VLAD IIII ... SUEC ... in the rim on the obverse.
Condition: 3+
Slight bumping in the field and slight bending (traces visible in the photos), but a very nicely struck and preserved piece. Good detail. An attractive piece.
Recommended
Metal: gold
Weight: 3.46 g
Literature: Dutkowski 237 (R4-R5), Kopicki 7595 (R3), Friedberg 15, CNG 235.V, Kaleniecki pp. 277-278, Tyszkiewicz 20 mk
