© Cezary Wolski
© Cezary Wolski
Szeląg litewski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Brześć
1665 year| Copper | 4.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DΛC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG D(Λ)VC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LI(O)T 1665 (crown)
SOLID MAG DΛC LIT 1665 (crown)
Comment
TLB - 1660-66 Titus Livijus Boratinis, Tenant
1664-66 Brzesc. Litewski, C. Bandine, Tenant
GFH - 1665-66 Georgas Fon Hornis
In Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins 1601-1700, 7th Ed (2018) all mints and years 1660-1666 are under Lithuania KM# 50
LB65.A.21 - Medium head type 1 / with TLB / with HKPL monogram
LB65.B.22 - Medium head type 2 / with TLB / with HKPL monogram (hybrid type)
Interesting fact
The Szeląg litewski coin was minted during the reign of Jan II Kazimierz Waza, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1648 to 1668. This coin was minted in Brześć, which is now located in modern-day Belarus, and was a key city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. The coin was made of copper and weighed 4.8 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. It's worth noting that the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was a unique political entity in Europe during this period, as it was a federal state made up of two equal partners, Poland and Lithuania. This coin is a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of this region, and it's an interesting example of the currency used during that time.
