© Cezary Wolski
© Cezary Wolski
Szeląg koronny - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Ujazdów
1659 year| Copper | 1 g | 15.3 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI REGN (_) POLON 1659
SOLI REGNI (_) POLON 1659
SOLID REGN (_) POLON 1659
SOLID REGN (_) POLON 1659 --
SOLID REGNI (_) POLON 1659
SOLID REGNI (_) POLON 1659 --
SOLID REGNI (_) POLONI 1659
Comment
Mint: Ujazdow - Уяздовский замок - 烏亞茲多夫城堡 - Schloss Ujazdowski - Ujazdów Castle© WCN
KU59.A - with T.L.B. / Ślepowron arms
Type: KU59.A.31 / Big head type I with ribbon
Type: KU59.A.31a / Big head type I-a without ribbon
Interesting fact
The Szeląg koronny coin was issued during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Ujazdów) in 1659, and it features an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was part of a series of coins issued during the king's reign that were designed to promote the idea of a strong and united Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Despite the fact that the coin is made of copper and weighs only 1 gram, it's still considered a valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.
