Thaler, 1628, Bydgoszcz; ex. KAŁKOWSKI

Crown coins, Thaler, 1628, Bydgoszcz; Av:Half-figure of the king with commander's sash, in armor, to the right, holding sword and royal apple, on breast of Order of the Golden Fleece, below coat of arms of Half-Kozic in shield (Hermolaus Ligęza's treasurer), SIGIS III D G REX POL M D LIT RVS PRVS MAS (decorative cross); Rw:Crowned nine-field shield of arms, surrounded by a chain with the Order of the Golden Fleece, on the sides initials I - I (Jacob Jacobson's wardship) and date 16 - 28, SAM LIV NEC NO SVE GOT VAD Q HRI REX (decorative cross); Davenport 4316, Dostych 28.3.18 (R5), Kop. 1375 (R), Kop. (ZIIIW) 1023 (R), Kurp. (1587-1632) 1609 (R), Tyszkiewicz 6 mk; silver, 28.72 g; nice old patina, coin minted without disc defects, very clear drawing, half figure of the king with preservation of many fine details on the armor, striking numismat from Tadeusz Kalkowski's collection (no envelope from the collection).