Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1629 front Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1629 back
Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1629 photo
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Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf Swedish Occupation

1629 year
Silver 0.72 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Elbing (Polish States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1626-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1629
Value
Grosz (1)
Currency
Thaler (1626-1657)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.72 g
Diameter
19 mm
Thickness
0.50 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96612
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kopicki 9599 29 (short date)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1629 coin from the City of Elbing (Polish States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the region. The Swedish occupation of Poland, which lasted from 1629 to 1635, was a period of political and military upheaval that had a significant impact on the local population and economy. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the people who lived during that time.