Ducat minted in the year of the king's death, which took place on May 20, 1648.
A rare vintage, in a variety not seen at auctions in Poland. Distinguished by double lion tails - described by Jaroslaw Dutkowski as "tails braided in the middle", unknown to him from listings on the domestic auction market. No listing in the archives of Polish companies.
Additionally, with a non-illustrated different reverse stamp in the"Gold of the Vasa dynasty times" catalog (like G.240 R6, but different arrangement of the branch above the cartouche with the coat of arms).
The coin is glossy, with scratches behind the portrait of the king. The detail is nice, as is the overall presentation of the reverse.
Ex. Karl Stephens (1988).
Gold, diameter 24 mm, weight 3.43 g.
Obverse: bust wearing a crown, ornate armor and cloak, with the Order of the Golden Fleece on his chest. In the rim:
VLAD IIII D G R POL & SUEC M D L R P.
Reverse: two lions supporting a city shield standing on a console. Below them, the initials G-R (of mint tenant Gerhard Rogge). Above the shield two palm leaves with a branch between. In the rim:
(trifoliate) MON AUREA CIVITATIS GEDANEN 1548.
