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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Grosz koronny - Sigismund I the Old Kraków
| Silver | 2.1 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1548 |
| Value | 1 Grosz |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA REGNI POLONIE 15Z9
Comment
Kopicki 414 1526Kopicki 415 1526
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Kopicki 418 1527 piedfort
In the collection:
Pot. / MNW
Kopicki 419 1528
Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 420 1528
Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 421 1529
Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 422 1529
Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 423 1545
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Kopicki 425 1545
Kopicki 426 1546
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Kopicki 429 1546
Kopicki 430 1546
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Kopicki 432 1547
Kopicki 433 1547
Kopicki 434 1547
Kopicki 435 1547
Kopicki 436 1548
Interesting fact
The Grosz koronny coin was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Poland during the reign of Sigismund I the Old (1526-1548). It was made of silver and weighed 2.1 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted and used in trade, reflecting the strong economy and trade networks of the Kingdom of Poland during that period.
