Szeląg gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1688 front Szeląg gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1688 back
Szeląg gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1688 photo
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Szeląg gdański - Jan III Sobieski Gdańsk

1688 year
Billon (.094 silver) 0.72 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John III Sobieski (1674-1696)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1688
Value
1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Billon (.094 silver)
Weight
0.72 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96567
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOLID.
CIVITAT.
GEDAN.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Kopicki 7686

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Szeląg gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1688 coin is that it features an image of King Jan III Sobieski, who was a prominent military leader and statesman in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century. He is best known for his victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Vienna in 1683, which halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe and earned him the title of "Savior of Vienna." This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, with the Polish coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1688  128000 - - - - - -

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