© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szeląg koronny - Sigismund III Vasa Olkusz
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1594 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Kopicki 597 1588 / with I-DKopicki 598 1588 / without I-D
In the collection:
Jerzy Sowiński, Kraków
Kopicki 599 1588
Kopicki 603 1589
Price:
Picture: © WCN
Kopicki 606 1590 / I-D
Kopicki 607 1590 / I-D
Kopicki 608 1590 / I-F
Kopicki 609 1590 / I-F
Kopicki 610 1591
Kopicki 611 1591 / without sign
Kopicki 612 SOLIDVS / SOLIDVS
In the collection:
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
Kopicki 613 1591 / without sign
Kopicki 615 159Z
Kopicki 616 159(rotated 9)Z
Kopicki 617 159Z / 159Z
In the collection:
Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu
Kopicki 618 9Z
Kopicki 622 1593
Kopicki 623 1593
Kopicki 624 1593 / without signs
In the collection:
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
Kazimierz Sobański, Warszawa
Kopicki 625 93
Kopicki 626 93
Kopicki 627 93
Kopicki 628 93
Kopicki 629 93
Kopicki 630 93 / without signs
Kopicki 630x 93 / without signs
Kopicki 631 1594
Kopicki 632 1594
Kopicki 633 94 / without sign
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was a period of religious turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation gaining traction and the Catholic Church struggling to maintain its influence. Additionally, the Commonwealth was facing military threats from neighboring countries, including Russia and Sweden. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Sigismund III Vasa's reign is notable for its high artistic quality and the use of precious metals like silver.
