10 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1614 front 10 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1614 back
10 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1614 photo
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10 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa Gdańsk

1614 year
Gold 34.81 g 46 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1614
Value
10 Ducats (10 Dukatów)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
34.81 g
Diameter
46 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96724
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: EX AVRO SOLIDO REGIA CIVITAS GEDANENSIS F FIÆ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Dukatów / Donatywa - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1614 coin is that it features a unique blend of Polish and Lithuanian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Sigismund III Vasa, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which includes the symbols of both Poland and Lithuania. This blend of designs reflects the political union between the two countries that existed during the time the coin was minted.