Szeląg litewski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Brześć ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1665-1666 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lettering: SOLI MAG DVC LIT 166
Comment
LB6?.A.21 - Medium head type 1 / with TLB / with HKPL monogram
Interesting fact
The Szeląg litewski coin was issued 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 features an image of the king on one side and the Polish-Lithuanian coat of arms on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the region, with the Commonwealth facing threats from neighboring powers such as Russia and Sweden. Despite these challenges, the Szeląg litewski coin remained a widely used and important form of currency in the region for many years.
