★ A beautiful Dukat 1649 of Jan II Kazimierz ★

POLAND, Monarchs. Jan II Kazimierz Waza, 1648-1668. Dukat 1649 (Gold, 24 mm, 3.44 g, 5 h), Gdańsk (Danzig). Gerard Rogge, mintmaster. IOAN CAS•D:G•R•POL•&SUEC•M•D•L•R•P• Crowned, cuirassed and draped bust of Jan II Kazimierz Waza to right. Rev. MONT:AUREA CIVITATIS GEDAN:1949 Coat of arms of Gdansk with leonine supporters; above, flower within floral wreath; G-R across lower field. Friedberg 24. Kopicki 7649. Tyszkiewicz 14. A beautiful, sharp piece with a magnificent portrait. Slightly wavy and with minor traces of mounting, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From a Canadian collection and previously from an old eastern European collection, formed in the early 20th century.