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Półtoradukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza Gdańsk

1644 year
Gold - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1644
Value
1.5 Ducat
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98922
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Kopicki 7591
In the collection:
Zbiór Radziwiłłów, Berlin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Półtoradukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1644 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for 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 until his death in 1648. This period saw a significant increase in trade and commerce for the Commonwealth, particularly through the port city of Gdańsk, where the coin was minted. The coin's gold content and high denomination also reflect the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.