6 Groszy (Siege of Zamość) 1813 front 6 Groszy (Siege of Zamość) 1813 back
6 Groszy (Siege of Zamość) 1813 photo
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6 Groszy Siege of Zamość

1813 year
Copper 11.5 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Zamość (Polish States)
Period
German Campaign (1813)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1813
Value
6 Groszy (⅕)
Currency
Złoty (1813)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.5 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81979
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination and value on top of two branches, surrounded by lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
6
GROSZY
BOZE DOPOMOZ WIERNYM OYCZINE

Translation: God help (to those who are) faithful (to the) homeland.

Edge

Decorated.

Comment

Note:  This coin was struck on the Austrian 6 Kreuzer coin from the year 1800 (https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5217.html) because it was the only copper coin with this denomination.

The weight of these coins varies a lot, being somewhere between 10g and almost 15g. The reason for that was the simple and ‘primitive’ method that prone to various errors. Another reason was that the designers sanded the previous Austrian designs off while keeping the decorated rim. 

Interesting fact

The 6 Groszy coin from the Siege of Zamość in 1813 is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during the time of the Polish States, and its design features the coat of arms of the City of Zamość on one side and the numeral "6" on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighs 11.5 grams. Its rarity and historical importance make it a sought-after piece among collectors of Polish numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1813  1330 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Groszy (Siege of Zamość) 1813 coin.