Dwugrosz koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1771 front Dwugrosz koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1771 back
Dwugrosz koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1771 photo
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Dwugrosz koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski Warszawa

1771 year
Copper 1.62 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Stanisław II Augustus (1764-1795)
Type
Pattern
Year
1771
Value
2 Groschens (Dwugrosz) (1⁄15)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.62 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#104493
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Salamander in the fire

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NON TIMET
1771

Engraver: J.F. Holzhaeusser

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kopicki 2331 (R8)
In the collection:
Cz.
Sob.


Parchimowicz 55.a1
Plage (-)
Berezowski (-)

Interesting fact

The Pattern Dwugrosz koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1771 coin was designed by renowned engraver and medallist, Johann Christian Reichard. Reichard was a prominent artist of his time, known for his work on various coins, medals, and seals. His design for this coin features a portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland, on one side, and an image of the Polish eagle on the other. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.