Dwudukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) front Dwudukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) back
Dwudukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) photo
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Dwudukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Gdańsk ND

 
Gold 7.06 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1649-1668
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.06 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96937
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EX AURO SOLIDO CIVITAS GEDANENSIS FIERI F
יהוה
G R

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dwudukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) 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 1649 to 1668. During this time, the Commonwealth was facing numerous challenges, including wars with neighboring countries, internal conflicts, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after item among merchants and traders.