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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Schilling - John II Casimir Vasa Wilno mint, Ślepowron arms
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.53 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1653-1654 |
| 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 |
| Technique | Roller milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Lithuanian Vytis with crown above it. Treasurer's (Wincenty Korwin Gosiewski, Ślepowron) coat of arms below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS M D LIT 1653
Comment
Alternative names: szeląg, šilingas
From: © http://wcn.pl/
Kopicki 3584 1653
Kopicki 3585 1654
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Schilling coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued by John II Casimir Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1648 to 1668. During his reign, the Commonwealth faced numerous challenges, including wars with neighboring countries, internal conflicts, and a decline in the economy. Despite these challenges, the Schilling coin remained a stable and widely used currency throughout the region.
