Jan II Kazimierz, Szóstak 1662 AT, Bydgoszcz – a rarer example
Type VI (Ciura) bust.
The Ślepowron coat of arms (of Jan Kazimierz Krasiński—Grand Treasurer of the Crown) is divided by a circumferential inscription on the reverse.
On the reverse, on either side of the shield bearing the Snopek coat of arms (the coat of arms of the Vasa family), the letters A–T (the initials of Andrzej Tymf—leaseholder of the Bydgoszcz mint).
A border on both the obverse and reverse. Capital letters A–T.
Variant with profiled coats of arms. The corners of the coats of arms are decorated with bows. A rosette between the coats of arms.
An oval-shaped cartouche of the Vasa coat of arms, without decorations.
A variant with an inscription featuring the king’s title “IOAN CAS … POL & S M D L R P” in the border on the obverse and “… ARG SEX – REG POL …” in the border on the reverse.
Condition: 2+/2
Characteristic metal defects for this type and minor under-strikes in the border, but a beautifully preserved piece. Good detail. Luster and mint mirror finish. A rarer variety. An attractive coin.
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Metal: silver
Weight: 2.93 g
References: Ciura 662B.4.6.2.1 (R1), Kopicki as 1662
