© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
10 Dukatów / Portugał - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno
| Gold | 34.58 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1621-1622 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (10 Dukatów) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 34.58 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: RVS PRVS SAM MASO LIVo ONEC NON SVE GOT V HÆ RE/X
Comment
© National Museum Warsaw
Kopicki 3573
Interesting fact
The 10 Dukatów / Portugał coin featuring Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1621-1622 from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of gold, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. In fact, the coin was made of 90% gold, which is equivalent to 22-karat gold. This high gold content made the coin a symbol of wealth and power, and it was likely used for large transactions or as a store of value.
