Sigismund III Vasa, Szeląg 1620, Riga – fox facing left – beautiful
Monogram Type I (Marzęta)
Coat-of-arms shields, Type 8 (Marzęta)
A fox (the mint mark of Otto von Meppen—mayor of Riga) facing right divides the circumferential inscription on the reverse.
The abbreviated date “Z0” concludes the circumferential inscription on the reverse.
An inscription variant featuring the king’s title … P M D L in the border on the obverse and … RIGE ... in the border on the reverse.
Condition: NGC MS65
A superbly struck and well-preserved coin for this type. Three-dimensional relief. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror finish across the entire surface. Mint condition confirmed by an extremely high NGC grade (only one piece has received a higher NGC grade). In this condition, the coin is rare and quite difficult to find on the collector’s market. A beautiful piece for discerning collectors.
References: Kopicki 8165, Kopicki (MZIIIW) 1374, Marzęta 1620-I-1-b, w2 (R), Haljak 1122
