© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Dwugrosz - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Bydgoszcz
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1651 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (Dwugrosz) (1⁄15) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Kopicki 1580IOAN CAS DG POL & SVEC REX
16 II 50 / GROS ARG / DVP REGN / POLON
Price: 2 200 PLN
Picture: © ANMN
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Pictures: © WCN
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Interesting fact
The Dwugrosz coin featuring Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1650-1651 from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins in Europe to feature a portrait of a king on one side and an image of a patron saint on the other. This unique design was a departure from the traditional coin designs of the time, which typically featured an image of the ruling monarch on both sides. This coin's design was a nod to the importance of religion and the role of the king as a protector of the faith.
