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Grosz gdański - Sigismund III Vasa Gdańsk
| Silver | 0.60 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1614-1627 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosz) (1⁄30) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.60 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#126833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Crowned bust of Sigismund III facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIGIS:III:D:G:REX.POL.D:R:PR.
Translation: Sigismund III with the grace of God, king of Poland and the Lord of Russia and Prussia
Edge
Oval arms of Gdansk/Danzig in inner circle, date top left in legend
Lettering: GROSSVS:CIVI:GEDANENSIS:1626
Translation: The city of Gdańsk Grosz, 1626
Comment
Kopicki 7470 1614Mentioned in book:
F. A. Vossberg
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Kopicki 7471 1623
Kopicki 7472 1623 S-B
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Kopicki 7473 1624
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Kopicki 7474 1625 without rim
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Kopicki 7475 1625 with rim
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Pictures: © IgorMDL
Punch 2 ? - small bust / inside circle / a different crown
Kopicki 7476 1626
Punch 1 SIGIS III DG REX POL D R P
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Punch 2 SIGIS III DG REX POL D R PR
Picture: © WCN
Kopicki 7477 1627
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosz gdański - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1614-1627 coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Sigismund III Vasa, who was the last king of Poland and the first king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This coin was used as a means of payment during his reign and was made of silver, which was a valuable resource at the time. Despite its small weight of 0.60 grams, the coin held significant value and played an important role in the economy of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
