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Szeląg koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Kraków
1659 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1659 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI REG (Ślepowron in right) NI POLO 165 - 9 (rose)
SOLI REGN (Ślepowron in right) I POL 1659 (rose)
SOLI REGN (Ślepowron in right) I POLO 1659 (rose)
Comment
KK59.A - without T.L.B. / Ślepowron arms + roseType: KK59.A.31 / Big head type I
Type: KK59.A.32 / Big head type II
Type: KK59.A.33 / Big head type III
Interesting fact
The Szeląg koronny coin was issued during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza of Poland in 1659. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of copper, which was a common material for coins at that time. However, the coin's design featured a unique blend of Polish and Lithuanian elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and unity between the two nations during that period. The coin's obverse side featured the Polish eagle and the Lithuanian coat of arms, while the reverse side showed the king's name and title in both Polish and Lithuanian languages. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can provide insight into the history, culture, and politics of a particular era.
