© Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
© Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
Dwudukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Poznań
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1662 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#171194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
The Dwudukat koronny coin was minted during the reign of Jan II Kazimierz Waza, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1648 to 1668. This coin was minted in Poznań, which is a city located in western Poland, and it was made of gold. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the Dwudukat koronny coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it was widely used for trade and commerce throughout the region.
