John II Casimir, Sixpence 1659 TLB, Cracow - beautiful
Bust type I (Ciura).
On the reverse, under the shields, the letters T L B (initials of Titus Livius Boratini - lessee of the Cracow mint). Initials separated.
Variety with simple coat of arms shields and a rosette between the shields.
Inscribed variety with the king's titulature IO CASIM ... & SVE in the rim on the obverse.
Condition: 1-/2+
Slightly deficient, but for this type a beautifully preserved piece. Beautiful detail. Mint gloss and mirror finish. A beautiful coin.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 3.64 g
Literature: Ciura 659K.1.1.2.1, Kopicki 1617
