John II Casimir, Sixpence 1650, Wschowa - illustrated - rarity
The first and last vintage of the issue of sixpences of John Casimir at the Wschowa mint and at the same time the first type of coin from this mint.
The issue is typologically distinctive both in terms of metrology and iconography. The coins were minted on small disks about 21 mm in diameter and weighing about 1.9 grams.
Bust Type I (Ciura). Under the bust the Coat of Arms of Wieniawa (Boguslaw Leszczynski - Great Treasurer of the Crown).
Reverse with a large crowned Eagle without the Snopek coat of arms on the breast - very rare. On the sides of the Eagle the denomination marking V - I
Inscribed variety with the King's title IO CASIMIR - ... in the rim on the obverse and MONE ARGE - ... in the rim on the reverse.
Coin illustrated in a specialized catalog of sixpences by Lukasz Ciura (only three pieces known) - rarity.
Condition: 2
Minor surface scratches (visible in the photos), but for this beautifully struck and preserved piece. Good detail. Natural, charming patina. A typologically interesting coin, sought after, very rare and very difficult to get on the collector market.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.92 g
Literature: Ciura 650WS.1.1.1.1 (R4), Kopicki 1603 (R5)
