© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
½ Ducat - John II Casimir Vilnius
| Gold | 1.72 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1665 |
| Value | ½ Ducat |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.72 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lithuanian knight (Vytis) on horseback left. Initials beneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON∙AVR∙MAG∙DVC∙LIT∙1665
HKPL
Unabridged legend: Moneta aurea Magni Ducatus Lituaniae
Translation: Gold coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Variations in lettering exist.
Kopicki 3628, KM#54.1
IOA ∙ CAS∙ REX ∙ PO : S :
MON ∙ AVR ∙ MAG ∙ DVC ∙ LIT
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczny
Kopicki 3629, KM#54.1 (main photos)
IOA ∙ CAS∙ REX ∙ PO : S :
MON ∙ AVR ∙ MAG ∙ DVC ∙ LIT
Kopicki 3630, KM #54.2
IOAN∙ CAS∙ REX / T∙L∙B∙
MON∙AVREA∙MAG∙D∙L∙1665 / HKPL
© Classical Numismatic Group
Interesting fact
The ½ Ducat coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, minted during the reign of John II Casimir in 1664-1665, is interesting because it was made of gold and weighed only 1.72 grams, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
