August II the Strong, Ducat in silver 1702, Torun - ex. Karolkiewicz - specimen - rarity
Print in silver of a 1702 Toruń ducat. An extremely rare numismatic piece known in several pieces from the collection of Emeryk Hutten- Czapski, from the collection of Jan Mączka, from the Malbork collection and the Hermitage. The offered piece comes from the collection of Henryk Karolkiewicz.
Av.:
Bust in profile to the right wearing a crown and armor covered with a cloak.
In the rim an inscription divided at the top by a crown: AUGUST II D G REX POL M D L R P EL S
Rw.:
Angel holding shield with the coat of arms of Toruń, on the sides of the shield date 17 - 02
In the rim an inscription divided at the top with a crown: COIN AVREA CIVIT THORVNENSIS
Condition: 1/1-
A superbly struck and preserved piece in excellent condition. Deep, artistic relief. Impressive detail. Charming patina. Intense luster and mint mirror. Notable provenance - the collection of Henryk Karolkiewicz. Of immense rarity, a specimen piece to adorn the most distinguished collections.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 4.64 g
Literature: Kopicki 8375 (R6), CNCT 1761 (R7), Kahnt 119, Hutten-Czapski 2626, Bahrfeld (Marienburg) 9133, Kahnt none
