John II Casimir, Szóstak 1656, Lviv—no denomination—very rare

John II Casimir, Szóstak 1656, Lviv – no denomination – very rare
Bust of the king facing right.
The coat of arms of the city of Lviv divides the circumferential inscription on the obverse.
A variant with the king’s title IOAN CAS … – POL ET SVEC in the rim on the obverse and … ARGE SEX REG POL … in the rim on the reverse.
A variant without a denomination – very rare.

Condition: 3-/3
Surface scratches and scuffs (visible in the photos). A circulated coin, but legible and, for this type, in decent condition. Rare year of issue. A very rare variety. A very rare coin that is extremely difficult to find on the collectors’ market.

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Metal: silver
Weight: 3.03 g

References: Ciura 661L.1.1.1.1 (R3), Kopicki as 1608 (R6)