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Sale 132
The New York Sale
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Poland: Danzig. Wladyslaw IV (1633-1648). Gold Medallic 12 Ducat, 1637. Struck to commemorate political advantages gained by Wladislaw over the Russians, Turks, and Swedes. Obv. King Wladyslaw IV depicted as Hercules with a club taming a three-headed cerberus. Below Danzig coat of arms, on the sides CIVIT - GEDAN / F - F, leg: VLADISLAO IV POLONIÆ ET SVECIÆ REGI HERCULI PACIFICO. Rev. DUM MOSCHUM BELLO TURCAM TERRORE SUECUMQUE OSTENSO AD PACIS FOE DERA MARTE TRAHIS VLADISLAE, TIBI DEBETUR GLORIA TRIPLEX, HERKULES ET MERITO DICERE PACIFICUS, MDCXXXVII, within floral frame. 47mm, 41.8g, signed IH, Johann Höhn (Hcz-1774 Rarity-4). Very Rare. Sharply struck example with proof-like surfaces. Mint State. In PCGS holder graded MS 62. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP
This baroque masterpiece of medallic art is a successful attempt to combine a political message with a homage to the king, where, in accordance with the requirements of court ceremonial, the king is shown with the attributes of an ancient hero.
PCGS Certification Number 46585141.
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