© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Thaler Toruń under siege
1629 year| Silver | 28.701 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | City of Toruń (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1632) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1629 |
| Value | Talar (12⁄5) |
| Currency | First Złoty (1629) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.701 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDES ET CONSTANTIA PER IGNEM PROBATA
Comment
Kopicki 8242Punch 1: 5 ships
ex.1
ex.2
Punch 2: 6 ships / flower
Punch 3: 6 ships / star
Punch 1 / Punch 2 / Punch 3
5 ships:
6 ships / flower
6 ships / star
Punch 1 ex.2 price: 105 000 PLN
Punch 3 price: 25 000 PLN
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Kopicki 8244
In the collection:
Erm. / Pot. / Sob.
Kopicki 8246
In the collection:
Cz. / Sob.
Interesting fact
The Circulating commemorative coin 1 Thaler (Toruń under siege) 1629 from City of Toruń (Polish States) made of Silver weighing 28.701 g was minted during a time of great turmoil in Poland. The coin was issued to commemorate the siege of Toruń by the Swedish army in 1629, which lasted for 11 months and ended with the city's surrender. Despite the difficult circumstances, the coin's design and craftsmanship are remarkable, featuring intricate details and a high level of precision for a coin minted during that time period.
