40 Dukatów - Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1621 front 40 Dukatów - Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1621 back
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40 Dukatów - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz

1621 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1621
Value
40 Ducats (40 Dukatów)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98957
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

In the collection:
Zamek Królewski w Warszawie

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 40 Dukatów - Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1621 coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa, who was the last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the first king of the House of Vasa. He ruled from 1587 until his death in 1632 and was known for his efforts to strengthen the Commonwealth and promote Catholicism. The coin, made of gold, was likely used as a means of exchange and a symbol of wealth and power during this time period.