Stack's Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the offering of Polish rarities from TheAnthony J. Taraszka Collection in their January 2023 New York City auction. Prized among European issues are thecoins of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and of Poland more broadly. Many of the most notable collections inhistory have featured Polish rarities: Farouk, Czapski, and Brand, among a litany of others. To this renowned groupcan be added Anthony J. Taraszka.

Carefully curated for rarity and quality, The Taraszka Collection of Polish Coins offers types that have been off themarket for decades and items that may not reappear for a generation. This collection heavily features gold from thePolish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, presenting both circulating pieces and medallic ducat-weight pieces. Severalextremely rare branch mint Ducats are offered, including a 1585 Ducat and a 1593 10 Ducat from the Malbork Mint.The Vilnius Mint is represented by a 1586 Stephan Bathori Ducat and a 1622 Sigismund III 10 Ducats. Perhaps themost difficult mint to acquire, Riga, is represented in this collection by a 1619 Sigismund III Ducat. It has beenestimated that no more than 20 Riga Ducats from the reign of Sigismund III have survived. Additionally, TheTaraszka Collection contains a 1655 Swedish medal struck at the Riga Mint in the weight of 10 Ducats during theperiod of Swedish Occupation known as the Deluge.

Danzig gold issues remain as popular as ever, and this sale will include a phenomenal dually dated 1613/1614 10Ducats from that city. Those seeking a complete monarchal set of Ducats will be thrilled by a 1671 Ducat of MichalKorybut, who is perhaps the most challenging Polish ruler to acquire such a coin for. A Taler of John III Sobieskigraded AU-58 by PCGS is of phenomenal quality and preservation and should hold great appeal for any collector ofPolish coinage.

This brief overview of highlights from the Anthony J. Taraszka Collection showcases the uncommon nature andnumismatic importance of the cabinet. It will cross the block at the Stack's Bowers Galleries Official Auction of theNew York International Numismatic Convention, January 12-14, 2023. For further information, telephone 800-458-4646, email info@StacksBowers.com or visit the firm's website at StacksBowers.com.

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