© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Dwutalar koronny - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz
1627 year| Silver | 58.06 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1627 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Dwutalar) (16) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 58.06 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#338534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAM LIV NEC NO SVE GOT VAD Q HRI REX
16 27
Interesting fact
The Dwutalar koronny coin was minted during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and it was made of silver, weighing 58.06 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique design, with one side depicting the king's crowned bust, while the other side features the Polish eagle and the Lithuanian coat of arms. This design was meant to symbolize the unity between Poland and Lithuania, which were two separate countries that were united under a single ruler. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and its monetary system during that time.
