POLAND / LITHUANIA
John II Casimir. Ort 18 Groszy (Groschen) 1656 IC-IT Kraków / Cracow – VERY NICE

Obv.: Bust of the king facing right, wearing a crown and armor covered with a cloak tied at the shoulder. On the chest, the Order of the Golden Fleece. Legend: IOAN CASIM - DG REX P&SR
Rev.: Under the crown, a five-field Polish-Swedish coat of arms. Denomination on both sides of the shield, below it the letters I.C. Legend: MONET ARGE REGNI PO 1656

Variant of the Cracow ort of the Swedish emission with a larger king's head.
No borders (beading) on either side of the coin. Initials IC (Jan Czamer) below the coat of arms.

A very well-preserved coin with a noble patina. A highly recommendable specimen.
Kopicki 1742

Condition : Good very fine.

Weight : 5.56 gr.
Diameter : 28 mm.