Półtorak / 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz
1628 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1628 |
| Value | 1½ Groschen (Półtorak) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#136390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Comment
The last legal polkers were minted in 1627, after this date the rest are errors or counterfeits.Górecki B.28.1.a
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Interesting fact
The Półtorak / 3 Polker coin featuring Sigismund III Vasa (Bydgoszcz) 1628 from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to use a unique minting technique called "powdered metal" or "pulverized metal" minting. This technique involved mixing silver with other metals, like copper or tin, and then pulverizing them into a fine powder. The powder was then pressed into a coin shape and minted. This technique allowed for the creation of coins with a unique texture and appearance, and it was used for a short time in the early 17th century before being replaced by more modern minting techniques.
