Półtalar elbląski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Elbląg) 1651 front Półtalar elbląski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Elbląg) 1651 back
Półtalar elbląski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Elbląg) 1651 photo
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Półtalar elbląski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Elbląg

1651 year
Silver 14.317 g -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1651
Value
½ Thaler (Półtalar) (4)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
14.317 g
Size
31.5 mm
Shape
Klippe
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122893
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON ARGENT CIVIT ELBINGENS 1651
WVE

Comment

Mint: Elbląg - Elbinga - Elbingus - Elbing - エルブロンク - Elbings - Jelbiąg - Elbiąg - البلنغ - Эльблонг - 埃爾布隆格







Price: 260 000 PLN

Interesting fact

The Półtalar elbląski was a coin minted during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza (1648-1668) and was used in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was made of silver and weighed 14.317 grams. It was a standard circulation coin and was used for everyday transactions. Interestingly, the coin features an image of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza on one side and the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on the other. The coat of arms features a white eagle with a crown on its head, holding a scepter and a cross. This image symbolizes the power and authority of the king and the Commonwealth. Overall, the Półtalar elbląski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Elbląg) 1651 coin is a unique piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political systems of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.