Lot 1227
5 Ducats/Talar koronny medalowy-5 dukatów (1)614, 16.9g. 39.2mm. Bydgoszcz/Bromberg. Struck from the same pair of dies as the 1614 Talar. Bare-headed, armored bust right wearing a large ruff; SIGISMVN:III:D:G:POLONI:ET.SVECIA:REX*. Rev. Crowned Arms within Order chain; MAG.DVX:L:RVS:PRV.S: :MAS:SAM:LIVO:614 (Kop.1326 - R*, Gum. 1202 (RR), Kam.1726 - R8, as Hcz 1312 [Talar]). Extremely rare. Once believed unique, there are two examples now known, the piece above and the Sawicki example. Plugged small hole above Sigismund's head, tiny traces of solder around rim. Bold strike. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $75,000 - UP
Ex Alicia and Sid Belzberg Collection, Stack's, Rosemont, Illinois, April 24, 2008, lot 1008;
Ex Henry V. Karolkiewicz Collection, CNG Triton Sale IV, December 2000, lot 2217. Comes with tag;
Ex Stanislaw Herstal Collection, American Auction Association (Q. David Bowers), February 1974, lot 1776.
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