Dukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1641-1642 front Dukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1641-1642 back
Dukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1641-1642 photo
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Dukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza Bydgoszcz

 
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1641-1642
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96434
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAM LIV NE NO SV GO VA Q HR REX
16 (_) 41

Comment

Kopicki 1529
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Kopicki 1530
Pictures: © Image courtesy of British Museum


Kopicki 1531
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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1641-1642 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 Władysław IV Waza, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1632 until his death in 1648. 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 gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and traders.