© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Dwugrosz - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Wschowa
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1650-1654 |
| Value | 2 Groschens (Dwugrosz) (1⁄15) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
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Interesting fact
The Dwugrosz coin featuring Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Wschowa) 1650-1654 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 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 religious influence of the time and the importance of the Catholic Church in Polish society.
