Caption

Gdansk ducat, John III Sobieski (King of Poland; 1674–1696), John III Sobieski (King of Poland; 1629–1696). Obverse: crowned bust in right profile, in armor, inscription around the rim: IOAN.III DG.REX POL.MDLRPR. Reverse: Gdansk coat of arms supported by two lions, at the top a wreath of flowers, at the bottom a cartouche, inscription around the rim: MON.AUREA.CIVITAT.GEDAN*1688. 1688. Poland, Gdansk. Coin; diameter 24 mm; weight 3.44 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A34_066

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Rights managed

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83.1Mb (11.5Mb) / 17.6in x 18.3in / 5275 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gdansk ducat John III Sobieski King Poland 1674–1696 1629–1696 Obverse crowned bust right profile armor inscription rim Ioan.Iii Dg.Rex Pol.Mdlrpr Reverse Gdansk coat arms supported two lions top wreath flowers bottom cartouche Mon.Aurea.Civitat.Gedan*1688 1688 Gdansk Coin diameter 24 mm weight 3.44 g circular metallic object warm golden color fills image showing embossed central oval surrounded ornate decorative elements raised rim Inside oval raised shield- form simple geometric shapes flanked pair stylized heraldic animals lion- detailed manes curled tails rendered golden tone central scene floral scroll motifs cluster small floral shapes leafy ornamentation surface exhibiting varied textures smooth slightly worn areas shades gold lighter yellow background object plain white.