Gdansk ducat by Daniel Lesse (1656–1685), 1661. Obverse: crowned right-profile bust of King John II Casimir Vasa wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece; legend IOH.CAS.DGR POL.& SUEC.MDLRP. Reverse: Gdansk coat of arms held by two lions, wreath with a flower above, cartouche dividing letters DL below; legend MON:AUREA CIVITAT.GEDANEN. Weight 3.47 g.
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Gdansk ducat by Daniel Lesse (1656–1685), 1661. Obverse: crowned right-profile bust of King John II Casimir Vasa wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece; legend IOH.CAS.DGR POL.& SUEC.MDLRP. Reverse: Gdansk coat of arms held by two lions, wreath with a flower above, cartouche dividing letters DL below; legend MON:AUREA CIVITAT.GEDANEN. Weight 3.47 g.

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Gdansk ducat Daniel Lesse 1656–1685 1661 Obverse crowned right-profile bust King John II Casimir Vasa wearing Order Golden Fleece legend IOH.CAS.DGR POL.& SUEC.MDLRP Reverse Gdansk coat arms held two lions wreath flower cartouche dividing letters DL legend MON Aurea Civitat.Gedanen Weight 3.47 g round gold-colored coin raised decorative rim featuring central oval cartouche containing emblem flanked pair stylized lions standing hind legs surrounded ornate floral rope- border motifs ring raised lettering perimeter coin areas darker discoloration wear upper edge subtle surface scratches depressions.

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