POLAND. Gold Medallic 10 Ducats, 1673. John Sobieski. PCGS Genuine--Plugged, EF Details. H-Cz-7721 (R6); Raczynski-186. Weight: 32.12 gms. Obverse: Bareheaded, armored, and mantled bust of John Sobieski facing, head slightly right; Reverse: View of the Ottoman camp at Khotyn in disarray and being stormed by the Poles; in background, Dniester River and Chocim Castle; above, inscription in five lines; in exergue: A. MDCLXXIII X. NOV [embris] AD CHOCIMUM. A <strong>RARE </strong>medal commemorating the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealths victory at the Battle of Khotyn, this piece celebrates the decisive victory with an intricate and handsome engraving. This example has seen handling, as evidenced by the wearing of the design elements on the portrait. The noted plug is seen radiating downward from 12 oclock, which likely accounts for this medal being slightly underweight. Despite this pieces problems, it remains a historically valuable and quite elusive offering that is a highlight in any grade. From the Anthony J. Taraszka Collection.<p>Ex: Stacks Coin Galleries, Styka Collection (1962) Lot #434.<p><p>
