Caption

Gdansk ducat by Daniel Lesse (1656–1685), 1662. Obverse: bust of King John II Casimir Vasa (John Casimir; King of Poland 1648–1668) in right profile wearing a crown; on the chest a chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece; double-line rim inscription IOH.CAS.DGREX POL.& SUEC.MDLRP. Reverse: Gdansk coat of arms held by two lions; at top a wreath surrounding a branch; bottom cartouche dividing the letters D–L; rim inscription MON.AUREA CIVITAT.GEDANENS:1662. Coin (Polish), weight 3.44 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_226

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Gdansk ducat Daniel Lesse 1656–1685 1662 Obverse bust King John II Casimir Vasa John Casimir King Poland 1648–1668 right profile wearing crown chest chain Order Golden Fleece double-line rim inscription IOH.CAS.DGREX POL.& SUEC.MDLRP Reverse Gdansk coat arms held two lions top wreath surrounding branch bottom cartouche dividing letters D–L rim inscription MON.AUREA CIVITAT.GEDANENS Coin Polish weight 3.44 g circular gold-colored coin raised rim embossed central shield held pair heraldic lions surrounded beaded wreath decorative motifs surface textured engraving slight wear visible raised edges recessed areas creating shadows shades gold pale yellow white background.