Ort koronny / 18 Groszy - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Kraków
| Silver | 6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1655-1668 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler (¼ Talara) (2) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#168443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered arms of Poland-Lithuania with Vasa shield at center and crown treasurer's mark at base of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONET ARGEN REGNI PO 1656
1 (_) 8
(IC)
Unabridged legend: Moneta Argentea Regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver coinage of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
Weight and composition changed based on specifications in coinage ordinances of 1650, 1656 and 1658:
1650 - 5.6 grams 0.875 silver
1656 - 6.5 grams 0.6875
1658 - 6.3 grams 0.625 silver
Kopicki 1732 - Rosette divides reverse legend at 6:00
Kopicki 1733 - SCH divides reverse legend at 6:00
Kopicki 1734 - SCH in oval divides reverse legend at 6:00
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Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 1743
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Kopicki 1751 - trefoil and rosette divide reverse legend at 6:00
Kopicki 1752 - coat of arms divides initials S CH reverse
Kopicki 1760 - coat of arms divides initials S CH reverse (as in #1752)
Kopicki 1761 - TLB divides legend reverse. No inner circles
Kopicki 1762 - TLB divides legend reverse. Beaded inner circle obverse only
Kopicki 1763 - TLB divides legend reverse. Beaded inner circles both obverse and reverse
Kopicki 1766 - Wieniawa symbol (ox head) at base of coat of arms reverse
Kopicki 1767 - Slepowron symbol (bird atop ring) at base of coat of arms reverse
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Punch 1: MONE NOV ARG
Punch 2: MONET NOV AR(_)G
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin "Ort koronny / 18 Groszy - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Kraków) 1655-1668" is that it was issued during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza, who was the last king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This coin was minted in Krakow, which was the capital city of Poland at that time. The coin was made of silver and weighed 6 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its age, this coin is still highly sought after by collectors today, and it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
