A very rare and typologically sought-after thaler of John Casimir - with a large bust of the king.
The second vintage of a historically important issue, the purpose of which was to provide the crown treasury with a coin to finance the enlistment of the army. To create the army that defeated the Tatar-Cossack forces at Beresteczko in 1651.
A very large issue, as indicated by the number of known stamps. The later fate of which was greatly influenced by the Mint Ordinance of 1663 and the tymphs it introduced. It was the sub-value of the "Polish zloty" that caused the mass puncturing of full-value coinage, including the early thalers of Jan Kazimierz, which were snatched from circulation. As a result, today the 1650 thalers, like those of 1649, despite the many struck pieces, are very rare coins.
The type with a bust of the king wearing a crown and armor covered with a cloak, introduced in 1650. A variant with the letters of the legend X and P under the portrait.
Signed with the initials C-P, of mint manager Gerard Pyrami.
At the 12 o'clock position, a trace of a carelessly removed pendant. Despite such a clear trace of the pendant, the coin presents well, with no obvious signs of wear on the surface or relief.
Considering its enormous rarity, the coin is quite attractive, worth putting into a collection.
A very rare, valued coin with quotations as high as its rarity.