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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Schilling - John II Casimir Vasa Wilno
1652 year| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.53 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lithuanian Vytis with crown above
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS M D LIT 1652
Comment
Alternative names: Szeląg, šilingas
Variant without treasurer's coat of arms
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Interesting fact
The Schilling coin was issued during the reign of John II Casimir Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1648 to 1668. The coin was minted in Wilno (now known as Vilnius, Lithuania) in 1652, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. The use of billon (a silver-copper alloy) was a common practice in coinage during this time period, as it helped to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's value. Despite its small weight of 0.53 grams, this coin was an important part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's monetary system and was widely used in trade and commerce during its time.
