© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Półtorak / 3 Polker - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Poznań or Kraków
1666 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1666 |
| Value | 1½ Groschen (Półtorak) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#136481 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE NO (Ślepowron coat of arms) REG POL
Comment
Górecki K.66.1.aPrice: 2 100 PLN
Picture: ©WCN
Interesting fact
The Półtorak / 3 Polker coin featuring Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Poznań or Kraków) 1666 from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins in Europe to use a decimal system. Instead of being divided into smaller units like other coins of the time, it was worth 3 Polish złoty, which was a significant departure from the traditional system of dividing coins into smaller units. This made it easier for people to use and understand, and it paved the way for other countries to adopt decimal systems in the future.
