John II Casimir, Ort 1653 AT, Poznań
On the obverse, a bust of the king in right-facing profile. Around the edge, an inscription divided at the top by a crown.
On the reverse, a crowned coat-of-arms shield. On either side, the denomination “I–8” and the letters “A–T” (the initials of Andrzej Tymf, the leaseholder of the Poznań mint). The rim bears an inscription divided at the top by a crown and at the bottom by the Wieniawa coat of arms (of Bogusław Leszczyński—Grand Crown Treasurer) within a shield.
A variant with the inscription featuring the king’s title “IOAN CASIMI ... POL …” on the obverse.
A variant with simple coat-of-arms shields.
Condition: 2-/2
Minor scratches and scuffs on the obverse (visible in the photo), but a beautifully struck and well-preserved piece. Good detail. Luster and plenty of mint mirror finish. An attractive piece.
We recommend
Metal: silver
Weight: 5.37 g
References: Shatalin PZ53-I-8, Kopicki 1723 (R1)
