Casimir III the Great, Red Ruthenia, undated, Lviv – inverted K – very rare
The first Polish copper coin struck during the reign of Casimir III the Great for Red Ruthenia at the Lviv mint. The coin is dated to the years 1355–1362.
Obverse: A crowned letter K in a four-arched rosette. On either side of and below the letter K are the letters P – [K] – R.
Reverse: A crown within a four-arched rosette. On either side of and below the crown are the letters [P – R – K].
Kriżaniwskij variety 2a.
A variety with an inverted letter K—very rare.
Condition: 3
Circulated, but a nicely preserved piece for this type. A very rare variant with an inverted letter K. A very rare coin and very difficult to find on the collector’s market.
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Metal: copper
Weight: 0.66 g
Diameter: 14.7–16.0 mm
References: Kopicki 3045 (R7), Križaniwskij 35.2a (R8), Frynas as P.12.19 (R)
