Sigismund III Vasa, Szóstak 1627, Kraków – beautiful
Bust of the king facing right (Pączkowski variant 14).
Variant featuring the Półkozic coat of arms (Hermolaus Ligęza—Grand Crown Treasurer), in a shield with a crest curved in two arcs, divided at the bottom by a circumferential inscription on the obverse.
Variant of the homage crown (Pączkowski XI.b)—with ovals on the fleurons, inner pearl-shaped arches (Pączkowski variant XI), outer linear arches, and open lily leaves (Pączkowski variant b).
Inscription variant with the king’s title SIGIS III … POL … on the obverse and GROS … POL 1627 on the reverse.
Punctuation variant with the date ∙1627
Condition: 1-
Minor imperfections in the metal and striking, but a beautifully preserved coin. Three-dimensional relief. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror finish. A beautiful piece for discerning collectors.
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Metal: silver
Weight: 3.93 g
References: Pączkowski as 171.1, Kopicki 1266, Kopicki (MZIIIW) 925
