Dukat toruński - Władysław IV Waza (Toruń) 1640-1648 front Dukat toruński - Władysław IV Waza (Toruń) 1640-1648 back
Dukat toruński - Władysław IV Waza (Toruń) 1640-1648 photo
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Dukat toruński - Władysław IV Waza Toruń

 
Gold 3.486 g 23.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1640-1648
Value
1 Ducat
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.486 g
Diameter
23.6 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98577
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETA AVREA:CIVITATIS:THORUNENS IS
16-41
M-S

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dukat toruński - Władysław IV Waza (Toruń) 1640-1648 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 toruński coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.