Dukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Kraków) 1659-1660 front Dukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Kraków) 1659-1660 back
Dukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Kraków) 1659-1660 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Dukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Kraków

 
Gold 3.45 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1660
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#125639
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONET AVREA – REG POLON 1660

Comment

Kopicki 1874



Kopicki 1875

Punch 1:

IO CAS D G – POL & SVE REX
MONET AVREA – REG POLON 1660
Price: 340 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Kraków) 1659-1660 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza, who ruled from 1648 to 1668. During his reign, the Commonwealth faced numerous challenges, including wars with neighboring countries, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the Dukat koronny coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its value remained consistent throughout this period. This speaks to the resilience and stability of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's economy during a time of great uncertainty.