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Półgrosz koronny - Sigismund I the Old Kraków
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.0 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1507-1599 (1506-1599) |
| Value | ½ Groschen (9) |
| Currency | Grosz / Groschen (1306-1528) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#36696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Crown within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: +REGIS : POLONIE : 1509
Translation: Kingdom of Poland
Comment
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+MONETA : SIGISMVNDI
+REX : POLONIE
Kopicki 405
Punch 1:
+MONETA : SIGISMVNDI
+REGIS : POLONIE :.
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Punch 2: MONETA
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Punch 3: MNETA
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Punch 4: SIGISMVDI (without "N")
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Punch 5: - fals de epoca ? - inverted letters
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Kopicki 413x error 1599
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Półgrosz koronny coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sigismund I the Old, who was the King of Poland from 1506 to 1548. During his reign, Sigismund I implemented various reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the introduction of the Półgrosz koronny coin. The coin was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and copper, and weighed 1.0 g. Despite its small size, the coin played an important role in the economy of the Kingdom of Poland during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1509 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Półgrosz koronny - Sigismund I the Old (Kraków) 1507-1599 (1506-1599) coin.
