6 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa Gdańsk
1614 year| Gold | 21 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 6 Ducats |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#404220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The emblem of Danzig held by two lions facing the front, standing on a decorated platform with the date below. On top of the shield there are palm and bay leaves. Lettering around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX•AVRO•SOLIDO•CIVITAS•GEDANENSIS•FIERI•F:
16 14
Unabridged legend: EX AURORA SOLIDO CIVITAS GEDANENSIS FIERI F
Translation: Gold Solidus (Ducat), City of Danzig. [...]
Designers: Samuel Ammon, F-B (full name unknown)
Comment
Note: A ‘Donatywa’ was a gold coin, weighing atleast one ducat was a coin or medal minted exclusively for special guests visiting the city, like the king. This particular coin is very rare, there are only a few known pieces of it. While the dies made by Samuel Ammon were made for half-Portugals i.e. five ducats, the city decided to mint higher denominations with it, like this 6 ducat piece, or other 8 ducat pieces.
This was one of the early pieces minted and designed by Samuel Ammon a well-known artist who also designed the dies for the famous 100 ducat coin in 1614. He came to Gdańsk in 1613 and he designed coins with incredible detail, some of which can only be seen under a magnifying glass.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1614 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the visit of King Sigismund III Vasa to the city of Gdańsk in 1614. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the coat of arms of Gdańsk on the other. It was made of gold and weighs 21 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.
