Pięciodukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1642 front Pięciodukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1642 back
Pięciodukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1642 photo
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Pięciodukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza Bydgoszcz

1642 year
Gold 17.24 g -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1642
Value
5 Ducats
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
17.24 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96508
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: SA LI NE NO SV - GO VA Q HAE REX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pięciodukat koronny - Władysław IV Waza (Bydgoszcz) 1642 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued during the reign of Władysław IV Waza, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1632 to 1648. During his reign, the Commonwealth faced numerous challenges, including conflicts with neighboring countries, religious tensions, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Pięciodukat koronny coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors and merchants.