© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
20 Dukatów - Sigismund III Vasa Gdańsk
1617 year| Gold | 72.08 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1617 |
| Value | 20 Ducats (20 Dukatów) (1160) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 72.08 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVITAS GEDANENSIS F F
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Dukatów coin featuring Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1617 from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth is that it was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing in Poland, known as the "Sigismundian era" or "Golden Age of Poland." This period saw a significant increase in the production of art, literature, and architecture, and the coin's design reflects this cultural renaissance, featuring a detailed portrait of the king and intricate ornamentation.
