Thorn. Johann Casimir gold 2 Ducats 1664 HD-L AU58 PCGS, KM45, Fr-59, Kop-8362. 6.90gm. A testament to Hans Daniel Lauer as tenant of the Thorn mint during Johann Casimir's reign, this contested Polish emission hails from the Hanseatic city of Thorn which touts a legacy of wealth and status as indicated by its independent coinage. One of only two specimens at PCGS, the piece at hand just misses a Mint State designation due to a certain shine that may betray a long-ago cleaning, but ultimately offers comprehensive detail that is nicely rearticulated via deep silhouetting. This type appears quite infrequently at public auction and we happy to offer an example for the first time in nearly a decade. HID09801242017 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

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