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Szeląg koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski Warszawa
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stanisław II Augustus (1764-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1776-1792 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#262537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*I*
SOLID
R·P·
M·V·
Comment
Kopicki 2162 1776Punch 1 dot after P in the middle
Punch 2 dot after P at the bottom
Kopicki 2163 1792
Interesting fact
The Szeląg koronny coin was issued during the reign of Stanisław August Poniatowski, who was the last king of Poland before the country was partitioned and ceased to exist as an independent state. The coin was minted in Warsaw between 1776 and 1792, and it was made of copper. What's interesting is that the coin features an image of the king on one side and the Polish eagle on the other, which symbolized the country's independence and sovereignty. Despite being issued over 200 years ago, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a valuable piece of Polish history.
