Sigismund III Vasa, Szeląg 1624, Vilnius – 2xdate – rare
A variant with an abbreviated date … 24 in the rim inscription on the obverse and the full date 1624 in the rim inscription on the reverse.
The Wadwicz coat of arms (of Krzysztof Naruszewicz—Grand Treasurer of Lithuania) in the border on the reverse.
Variant inscription … LITV 1624 in the border on the reverse.
Condition: 1-/2+
Minor flaws in the coin blank and strike, but a beautifully preserved piece. Good luster and plenty of mint mirror finish. A rare variant with a double date in the border on both the obverse and reverse. An attractive coin for specialized collections.
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Metal: silver
Weight: 0.61 g
References: Kopicki 3464 (R1), Kopicki (MZIIIW) 1169 (R1), Ivanauskas (2012) 2SV108-53 (RR)
