© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Dwudukat koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Wschowa
| Gold | 6.90 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1654 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.90 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET AVREA – MW – REGNI POL 1654
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Pictures: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Interesting fact
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 used as a means of payment and was widely accepted throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. What's interesting is that the coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The fact that it was used as a standard circulation coin speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during this period.
