John II Casimir, ort 1651 CG, Bydgoszcz

Rare orta type with the numerals 2-1 on the sides of the dial. Beautiful, colorful, old patina; luster. Perfectly preserved details. Tyszkiewicz values this variety of orta at 24 marks, where varieties with numerals 1-8 at 7 marks. A short issue, valid for one month only. Under the royal universal of January 14, 1651, the rate of coins was raised. The value of the orta was raised from 18 to 21 pennies. However, the new rate proved to be poorly received by the army, cities and nobility. The king was forced to revoke the edict and as early as February 24, 1651, another universal was issued, restoring the previous rate of money.