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10 Dukatow - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Bydgoszcz
1652 year| Gold | 34.69 g | 47 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (10 Dukatów) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.69 g |
| Diameter | 47 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#383332 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON AVREA CIVIT BIDGOSTIENS 1652
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Dukatow - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1652 coin is that it features a unique combination of Christian and pagan symbols. On one side, the coin bears the image of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza, while the other side features a depiction of the Polish eagle and the Lithuanian bison, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This blending of religious and cultural symbols reflects the complex history and cultural influences of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during this time period.
