© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf Swedish Occupation
1629 year| Silver | 0.94 g | 18.7 mm |
| 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 | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 18.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Edge
Plain
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 coin was issued during the Swedish occupation of Poland, which lasted from 1629 to 1635, and it features the image of King Gustav II Adolf of Sweden on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Elbing on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during this period of history, and it provides a unique glimpse into the economic and political conditions of the time.
