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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
10 Dukatów - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Gdańsk
1650 year| Gold | 34.81 g | 47.5 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (10 Dukatów) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.81 g |
| Diameter | 47.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#314591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
View of city of Gdansk (Danzig) with scenes of immediate countryside; above, radiate tetragrammaton with four arms emerging from clouds: arm to left holding olive branch; arm to right holding sword and scales; below, two arms with hands clasped together in prayer; in exergue, royal coat-of-arms with leonine supporters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REGIA CIVITAS GEDANENSIS FIERI FECIT.
16 50
G R
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Dukatów coin featuring Jan II Kazimierz Waza is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was minted in 1650, just a few years after the Swedish Deluge, a series of conflicts between the Commonwealth and Sweden that left much of the country devastated. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and a rich gold color. It's a testament to the resilience and skill of the mint masters and artisans who created it.
