© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
1 Thaler Toruń under siege
1629 year| Gold | 16.82 g | 44.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Toruń (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1632) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | Talar (12⁄5) |
| Currency | First Złoty (1629) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 16.82 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#254133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
City view
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES ET CONSTANTIA PER IGNEN PROBATA
Comment
Kopicki 8248In the collection:
Berl. / Pot.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Thaler (Toruń under siege) 1629 from City of Toruń (Polish States) made of Gold weighing 16.82g is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and conflict. The coin was issued during the Swedish siege of Toruń in 1629, which lasted for over a year and was a significant event in the Polish-Swedish War. Despite the challenges and hardships faced during this time, the minting of this coin shows the resilience and determination of the people of Toruń to maintain their economic and cultural activities.
