A variety of the Gdańsk ducat of Sigismund III Vasa, classified as rarity R5 in the Dutkowski catalogue.
A well-preserved and well-struck coin, with sharp details—particularly on the royal portrait.
Mint-fresh fields with a pleasing lustre. Slightly wavy.
There is weakness in the date, but it is undoubtedly the year 1611; the die corresponds to that illustrated in the Dutkowski catalogue under number 100.
A very attractive, sound coin—rare to encounter in such fresh condition.
Obverse: bust of the king facing right, wearing a crown and armor, covered with a cloak tied with a knot at the shoulder, and a wide ruff
SIGIS 3 D G REX POL M D L R PR
Reverse: two lions supporting a shield with the city's coat of arms, above them in the rim a bear's paw, mint mark of Daniel Clüver, administrator of the Danzig mint
MONE AVREA CIVI GEDANENSIS 1610
Gold, diameter 23 mm, weight 3.49 g
