Kwartnik - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1330-1370) front Kwartnik - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1330-1370) back
Kwartnik - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1330-1370) photo
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Kwartnik - Casimir III the Great Kraków ND

 
Silver 1.59 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Casimir III the Great (Kazimierz III Wielki) (1333-1370)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1330-1370
Value
4 Deniers
Currency
Grosz / Groschen (1306-1528)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.59 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#159632
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: REGIS POLONIE

Lettering (regular font): REGIS POLONIE

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Kwartnik - Casimir III the Great (Kraków) ND (1330-1370) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Casimir III the Great, who was known for his efforts to promote economic growth and trade in the Kingdom of Poland. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for everyday transactions and may have been used by merchants and traders in their daily business. Despite its age, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the economic and cultural achievements of medieval Poland.