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Schilling - August III Sas Elbląg
| Copper | 0.64 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1760-1763 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.64 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLID CIVITAT ELBING
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint: Elbląg - Elbinga - Elbingus - Elbing - エルブロンク - Elbings - Jelbiąg - Elbiąg - البلنغ - Эльблонг - 埃爾布隆格Coin is also described in catalog:
Kahnt 761
Kopicki 7152
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Interesting fact
The August III Schilling coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (1760-1763) was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, due to the high demand for copper for industrial purposes, the coin's weight was reduced to 0.64 grams, making it one of the lightest coins in circulation during that period. This interesting fact highlights the impact of industrialization on the production of currency during that time.
