Poland
Danzig. Sigismund III gold Ducat 1590 AU Details (Bent) NGC, Danzig mint, Fr-10, Dutowski-11 (R5-R6), CNG-174/IV, Kop-1495 (R3). 3.48gm. Date reworked from 89. SIGISMVND • III • D: G • REX • POL • D • PRVS (larger pellet between 4 smaller pellets), crowned, armored bust of Sigismund right / • MONE • NO • AVR • CIVI • GEDANENSIS • 90 •, arms of Danzig flanked by two lions. A generally rare type in all states of preservation, frequently found with at least mild evidence of bending to its thin flan. Nevertheless this example remains soundly struck and centered, with minimal weakness detectable to the devices, and overall plentiful eye appeal.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD