© PCGS
© PCGS
Dukat litewski / Ducat - John II Casimir Vasa Wilno
| Gold (.980) | 3.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1666 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.980) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman left within wreath. Treasurer's (merged HKPL letters, Hieronim, Kryszpin (Kizenstein) Podskarbi Litewski) monogram below
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON. AVRE. MAG. DVCA. LIT. 1666
Interesting fact
The Dukat litewski / Ducat - John II Casimir Vasa (Wilno) 1665-1666 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is interesting because it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of John II Casimir Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1648 to 1668. During his reign, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was facing numerous challenges, including wars with neighboring countries, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
