Watch List notes:

POLAND, Prusy (Prussia). Gdansk (Danzig). Taler 1639 (Silver, 45 mm, 28.62 g, 12 h), in the name of Wladyslaw IV Vasa (1632-1648). VLAD IIII D G REX POLET SVE M D LIT RVS PRVS Cuirassed crowned bust of Wladyslaw IV to right. Rev. MONETA ARGENTEA CIVITATIS GEDANENSIS City arms between two lions, G-R / (1639) below. Davenport 4356. HCz. 1805. Gum. 1586. Very rare and nicely toned. Very fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).