Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1630 front Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1630 back
Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1630 photo
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Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf Swedish Occupation

1630 year
Silver 0.91 g 18.75 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Elbing (Polish States)
King
Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1626-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1630
Value
Grosz (1)
Currency
Thaler (1626-1657)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.91 g
Diameter
18.75 mm
Thickness
0.55 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96615
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kopicki 9600 short date 30
From © Image courtesy of Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grosz - Gustaw II Adolf (Swedish Occupation) 1630 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, had a significant impact on the local economy and coinage. The Grosz coin, which was introduced during this period, was used as a means of payment for soldiers and other officials of the occupying forces. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. This fact highlights the importance of the coin as a symbol of the economic and political changes that were taking place in the region during this period.