John II Casimir, Ort 1658 TLB, Cracow - variety
On the obverse, bust of the king in profile to the right. In the rim an inscription separated by a crown.
On the reverse a crowned shield of the coat of arms. On the sides the denomination I - 8 In the rim an inscription separated at the top by a crown, and at the bottom by letters TLB (initials of Tytus Livius Boratini - leaseholder of the Cracow mint) and the Wieniawa coat of arms (Boguslaw Leszczynski - Great Treasurer of the Crown).
Inner border on the obverse and reverse.
Characteristic variation of the crown over the shields of the coat of arms.
Inscription variation with the titulature of the king IO CAS ... POL & SV M D L R P M in the rim on the obverse and ... ARGENT ... in the rim on the reverse.
State of preservation: 2/2+
Slight defects in the disc and minting, but a beautifully preserved piece. Good detail. Gloss and lots of mint mirror. A beautiful coin.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 6.22 g
Literature: Shatalin K58-V-2, Kopicki 1763
