© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Ort gdański - Sigismund III Vasa Gdańsk
| Silver | 6.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1608-1626 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (¼ Talara) (2) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of city of Gdansk in curved shield topped with cross, supported by facing lions. Date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA CIVIT GEDANENSIS 1609
Unabridged legend: Moneta civitatis Gedanensis
Translation: Coinage of the city of Gdansk
Comment
Mint: Gdańsk - Danzig - Gdansk - Гданьск - 格但斯克Four main subtypes can be categorized as follows, based on the king's portrait and the date, with examples shown below:
• 1609-1615 First bust with ruffed collar, date reverse at end of legend (Kopicki 7480-7488)
- 1615-1616 Second bust with ruffed collar more three-dimensional, date reverse at end of legend (Kopicki 7489-7490)
1616-1621 Second bust with flat collar, date reverse at end of legend (Kopicki 7491-7500)
1623-1626 Third bust with thick ruffed collar, date with two digits obverse in field and two digits reverse (Kopicki 7504-7507. Other 1623 types are hybrids with third bust, but different structure to the date)
Kopicki 7480 1608
Kopicki 7481 1608
Kopicki 7482 1609
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Kopicki 7483 1610
Kopicki 7484 1611
Kopicki 7485 1612
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Kopicki 7486 1613
Kopicki 7487 1614
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Kopicki 7488 1615
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Kopicki 7489 1615
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Kopicki 7490 1616
Kopicki 7491 1616
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Kopicki 7492 1616 - piedfort - /Gd./
Kopicki 7493 1617
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Kopicki 7494 1618
Kopicki 7495 1618
Kopicki 7496 1618
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Kopicki 7497 1619
Kopicki 7498 1619
Kopicki 7499 1620
Kopicki 7500 1621
Kopicki 7501 1623
Kopicki 7502 1623
Kopicki 7503 1623
Kopicki 7504 1623
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Kopicki 7505 1624
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Kopicki 7506 1625
Kopicki 7507 1626
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1608-1626 coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Sigismund III Vasa was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania during this time, and his reign saw the introduction of many reforms and changes, including the creation of a new currency system. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 6.5 grams, making it a valuable and significant piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1611 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1624 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ort gdański - Sigismund III Vasa (Gdańsk) 1608-1626 coin.
