Poland - 3 Ducats Gdańsk Donative 1614 Sigismund III Vasa, original copy, rarity - R3, gold 11.30 g, mintage only 1,350 pcs King: Sigismund III Vasa Metal: Gold Au 900 Catalogue weight: 11.25 g Diameter: 32.50 mm Stamp: Proof Condition: UNC - L - PR70 - mint state Mint: Poland, Warsaw Year of mintage: 1977 Literature: Fischer KOP 005 Very limited mintage, only 1,350 pcs Rarity rating - R3 - The king's bust is towards the right, with the crown, armour, and the Order of the Golden Fleece in the coat fastened with a safety pin which features the date 1614 Legend: SIGISMVNDVS III D G REX POLONIA MAG DVX LIT RVS PRVSSIA Rev.: Decorative Gdańsk coat of arms supported by two lions. Under the coat of arms the date 16 - 14, above it among the ornaments - the initials S-A (Samuel Ammon, the medalist) and F-B (unknown engraver or medalist). Legend: EX AVRO SOLIDO REGIA CIVITAS GEDANENSIS F F A Sigismund III Vasa donative of incredible class, a testament to the artistry of Gdańsk medalist Samuel Ammon - author and creator of the stamps. The donatives (from Latin donatio - to donate, a donation) were minted since the 16th century mainly by city mints (Gdańsk, Elbląg, Toruń, Riga). They usually were magnificent medals made from gold and silver, which were multiples of ducats. That is why they had the value of circulation coins. They were gifts and expression of homage to the visiting high royal dignitaries or dignitaries from the monarch. The donatives often feature a typical Latin sentence 'EX AURO SOLIDO CIVITAS...', which means '...the city (name of the city) ordered minting this from pure gold'. This is a very beautiful item - mint state - PR70 (UNC) I also invite you to my other auctions. Regards.