Czterotalar koronny - Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1621 front Czterotalar koronny - Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1621 back
Czterotalar koronny - Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1621 photo
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Czterotalar koronny - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz

1621 year
Silver 102.70 g -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1621
Value
4 Thalers (4 Talary) (32)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
102.70 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98844
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Kopicki 1452
In the collection:
Zygmunt Chełmiński, Szarawka

Price: 7 600 PLN
Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne, Aukcja numer 4

Interesting fact

The Czterotalar koronny coin was minted during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during that time. What's interesting is that Sigismund III Vasa was a prominent figure in Polish history and is known for his efforts to strengthen the Commonwealth's economy and military. He also implemented various reforms, such as the creation of a centralized taxation system and the establishment of a standing army. The coin is a tangible representation of the economic and political changes that took place during his reign.