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5 Ducats Toruń under siege

1629 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
City of Toruń (Polish States)
King
Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1632)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1629
Value
5 Ducats (36)
Currency
First Złoty (1629)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#254144
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Kopicki 8256
In the collection:
Pot.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 5 Ducats (Toruń under siege) 1629 from City of Toruń (Polish States) made of Gold is that it was minted to commemorate the city's resistance against the Swedish siege during the Swedish-Polish War (1626-1629). The coin features an image of the city's fortifications and a motto that translates to "Toruń, besieged but not conquered." This coin serves as a testament to the city's bravery and resilience during times of conflict.