© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
© Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
Denier - Jan II Kazimierz Poznań
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1653 |
| Value | 1 Denier (1 Denar) (1⁄540) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96745 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEN R P POS FAC 1652
Comment
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Pictures: © Image courtesy of Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny Marek Melcer
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Pictures: © Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Michał Niemczyk
Interesting fact
The Denier coin , which was issued during the reign of Jan II Kazimierz (Poznań) in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1652-1653), was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins in Europe to feature a portrait of a king on one side and a coat of arms on the other. This was a departure from the traditional design of coins at the time, which usually featured religious symbols or other abstract designs. The portrait of Jan II Kazimierz on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the king, and it was a sign of the growing influence of secularism in Europe during the 17th century.
