© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Ośmiodukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Gdańsk
1650 year| Silver | 29.45 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1650 |
| Value | 8 Ducats (8 Dukatów) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 29.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: REGIA CIVITAS GEDANENSIS FIERI FECIT
Translation: Among the clouds it is possible to see the Hebrew tetragrammaton (יהיה) used as a proper name for God. An acceptable translation of this name is Yahweh or Jehovah.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ośmiodukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) 1650 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued in 1650, just a few years after the Swedish Deluge, a devastating conflict that had ravaged much of the country. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and a striking design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of the region.
