Poland
Danzig. Stephan Bathory gold Ducat 1586 MS61 PCGS, Fr-3, Gum-798, CNG-137.III, Parchimowicz/Brzezinski-178.c1. 3.53gm. • STEPHANVS • D: G • REX • POL • D • PRVS •, crowned and armored bust of Stephan right / MONE • NO • AVR • CIVI • GEDANENSIS • 86 + (ring) +, lions flanking the arms of Danzig. A particularly challenging issue in this Mint State quality, minted on an almost perfectly round flan free of bends, serious flatness, or evidence of strain. An incredibly fine example of a late ducat of Stephan Bathory, and worthy of close bidder consideration.
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Estimate: 5000-6000 USD