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Czterodukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza Gdańsk
| Gold | 13.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1642-1645 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukatów) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gdansk city view, radiant tetragrammaton above; in exergue, coat-of-arms with leonine supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX AURO SOLIDO CIVITAS GEDANENSIS FIERI FEC
Translation: From solid gold the City of Gdansk was created.
Comment
Kopicki 7600In the collection:
Andrzej Potocki, Kraków
Kazimierz Sobański, Warszawa
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Czterodukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1642-1645 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued during the reign of Władysław IV Waza, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1632 to 1648. During his reign, the Commonwealth faced numerous challenges, including the Swedish Deluge, which was a series of conflicts with Sweden that lasted from 1655 to 1660. Despite these challenges, the Czterodukat gdański coin remained a popular form of currency throughout the Commonwealth, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
