Sigismund III Vasa, Szeląg, 1618, Riga
Monogram Type I (Marzęta) with a large crown.
Coat of arms type 6 (Marzęta).
A fox (the mint mark of Otto von Meppen—mayor of Riga) facing left divides the circumferential inscription on the reverse .
The abbreviated date “18” concludes the circumferential inscription on the reverse.
A variant featuring the king’s title SIG … PO M D L in the border on the obverse and … RIGE ... in the border on the reverse.
A variant with punctuation featuring dots before and after the date.
Condition: 1-
Minor imperfections in the disc and strike, but a beautifully preserved piece. Intense luster and mint mirror finish. A beautiful coin.
We recommend
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.01 g
References: Kopicki 8157, Kopicki (MZIIIW) 1371, Marzęta 1618-I-2-a, Haljak 1112
