Półtorak / 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1619 front Półtorak / 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1619 back
Półtorak / 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1619 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

Półtorak / 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno

1619 year
Billon (.470 silver) 1.54 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1619
Value
1½ Groschen (Półtorak) (1⁄20)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Billon (.470 silver)
Weight
1.54 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#136399
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: MON NOVA (3) MAGNI D L

Comment

Nominal value - 3 half groschen or 1/24 Thaler.

 

Wadwicz coat of arms without shield
Górecki W.19.1.a


Górecki W.19.1.b


Górecki W.19.1.c


Górecki W.19.1.d


Górecki W.19.1.e



Wadwicz coat of arms in shield
Górecki W.19.2.a
Pictures: ANMN


Górecki W.19.2.b



without Wadwicz coat of arms
Górecki W.19.3.a



Wadwicz coat of arms at the end of inscription
Górecki W.19.4.a


Górecki W.19.4.b


Górecki W.19.4.c


Górecki W.19.4.d


Górecki W.19.4.e


Górecki W.19.4.f
Picture: ©WCN


Górecki W.19.4.h


Górecki W.19.4.i


Górecki W.19.4.j


Górecki W.19.4.k

Interesting fact

The Półtorak / 3 Polker coin featuring Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1619 was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was the first coin to feature the image of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity between Poland and Lithuania, as the two nations were joined in a political union. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.