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Sigismund III Vasa, Ducat Gdansk 1623 SB - rare

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Grade: ~XF-
Reference: Dutkowski 60 (R5), Kaleniecki s.190, Friedberg 10, Kopicki 7534, Tyszkiewicz 40 mk

Rare, hard-to-find vintage Danzig ducats.

On the obverse, scratches at the top, above the crown, and visible rubbing in the background surrounding the royal portrait. On the reverse, the surface defects are not noticeable. Lots of natural mint freshness preserved throughout, including the rubbed areas of the obverse. Ex. NGC 5780846-015 with AU Details Repaired grade.

Issued during the period of mint management by Samuel Bermann, whose initials are placed under the console.

The vintage is known for four varieties - the present ducat is a variety with a distinctive pinnacle with a small leaf suspended below the console. Identified by Jaroslaw Dutkowski as R5, known from the collections of Hutten-Czapski, Chominski and Frankiewicz, among others.

Gold, diameter 23 mm, weight 3.45 g

Obverse: crowned bust of the king, wearing armor and an orifice, dividing the obverse inscription:
SIGIS III D G REX POL M D L R PR

Reverse: two lions supporting a cartouche with the coat of arms of Gdansk, on the cartouche. In the rim:
MONE AVREA CIVI GEDANENSIS 1623 +.

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Auction 19 - winter '23
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02 February 2023 CET/Warsaw
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