Lot 4138
Danzig. Ducat, 1590. Fr-10; Cz-828. 3.50 grams. 21.82 mm. Minted at Gdansk. Mintmaster, Philipp Kluner. Sigismund III, 1587-1632. Obv: Crowned portrait with ruffled collar right. Leg: SIGISMVND. III. D: G.REX. - POL. D. PRVS. Reverse: City arms. Leg: Mintmark.MONE.NO.AVR.CIVI.GEDANENSIS.90: Brilliant prooflike fields with original mint luster. NGC graded MS-62.
Sigismund was the first of the Vasa line of Sweden to rule Poland. If only he could have forgotten about Sweden and concentrated on Poland, he might have done a respectable job. He managed to lose all that the previous ruler, Stephen had accomplished.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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