⅙ Thaler - Ksawery as Polish Prince (Drezno) 1764-1768 front ⅙ Thaler - Ksawery as Polish Prince (Drezno) 1764-1768 back
⅙ Thaler - Ksawery as Polish Prince (Drezno) 1764-1768 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

⅙ Thaler - Ksawery as Polish Prince Drezno

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Regent
Francis Xavier (1764-1768)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1768
Value
⅙ Thaler (⅙ Talara) (4⁄3)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#143719
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

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Pictures: © Image courtesy of Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.


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Interesting fact

The ⅙ Thaler coin featuring Ksawery as Polish Prince (Drezno) 1764-1768 from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal for coinage during that time period. Silver coins were considered to be of higher value than copper or copper-based coins, and were often used for larger denominations or special issues. The use of silver in this coin reflects the economic and political importance of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 18th century.