Poland
Danzig. Johann III Sobieski gold Ducat 1688/7 MS61 NGC, Danzig mint, cf. KM-75.1 (overdate unlisted), Fr-36 (same). 3.43 gm. IOAN • III D G • REX POL • M • D • L • R • PR • Crowned, armored bust of Johan Sobieski right / MON • AUREA CIVITAT • GEDAN (rosette) 1688 Pair of lions flanking the Danzig arms. Boldly struck with particularly well formed legends, and the slight waviness in the flan proving quite minor. On the date, evidence of an underlying 7 is obvious at the right upper corner of the 8. Considered as a whole, a gratifying Uncirculated piece with original luminosity to the reverse and attractive struck details.
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD