© Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
© Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
Dukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza Bydgoszcz
1640 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Stolen by Russia from Poland, now known example is in The State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg.Also in collection:
- Radziwiłł (Berlin, Nieśwież)
Interesting fact
The Dukat koronny was a gold coin used in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century, and the Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1640 edition is a particularly rare and valuable variant. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region, with the ongoing Swedish Deluge and the Cossack uprising, which makes its survival and preservation all the more remarkable. Additionally, the coin's design features an image of King Władysław IV Waza, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, making it a valuable piece of historical memorabilia.
