Grosz krakowski - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1360-1370) front Grosz krakowski - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1360-1370) back
Grosz krakowski - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1360-1370) photo
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Grosz krakowski - Casimir III the Great Kraków ND

 
Silver 2.88 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Casimir III the Great (Kazimierz III Wielki) (1333-1370)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1360-1370
Value
8 Deniers
Currency
Grosz / Groschen (1306-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.88 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#124191
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +GROSSI↓CRACOVIENSSES

Lettering (regular font): +GROSSI↓CRACOVIENSSES

Comment

Punch 1: KAZIMIRVS
© Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk




Punch 2: KAZIMRVS
© Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grosz krakowski coin is that it was issued during the reign of Casimir III the Great, who was a prominent king of Poland in the 14th century. He is known for his efforts to strengthen the Polish economy and military, and his rule saw the establishment of a new currency system, which included the Grosz krakowski coin. The coin was made of silver and weighed 2.88 grams, making it a valuable and significant denomination in its time.