A nice piece with partially preserved luster and good quality detail. Heavily struck.
The last vintage of Danzig sixpences minted during the reign of August III Sas.
The piece on offer, is a variety with the date placed under the coat of arms of Danzig supported by lions separated by the letter E derived from the initials of Rudolf Ernest Oeckerman, manager of the Danzig mint.
Obverse: coat of arms of Gdansk supported by lions, above it a wreath and the denomination marking VI, at the bottom the initials R E OE and the year 17-63, in the rim the legend:
MON.ARGENT.CIVIT:GEDAN:;
Reverse: royal bust wearing crown, armor and cloak, to the right, surrounded by legend :
D:G:AVG:III:R:POL:M.D.[L.R.D.S.]&EL...;
