© Cezary Wolski
© Cezary Wolski
Szeląg litewski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Kowno
1665 year| Copper | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOL MAG DUC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DUC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DU (Kryszpin arms) C LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DU -- C LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG D -- UC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DV LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG D (Kryszpin arms) VC LIT 1665 (crown)
SOLI MAG D -- VC LIT 1665 (crown)
Comment
Mint: كاوناس - Kaunas - Kauen - Ковно - Коўна - קובנה - カウナス - Каунас - 考那斯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
© Cezary Wolski
LK65.A.24.12
LK65.A.22.13
LK65.A.21 - Medium head type 1 / with GFH / Kryszpin arms
LK65.A.22 - Medium head type 2
LK65.A.23 - Medium head type 3
LK65.A.24 - Medium head type 4
Interesting fact
The Szeląg litewski coin , which features Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Kowno) 1665 from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, is notable for its unique design. The coin's obverse side features an image of the King, while the reverse side features the Polish eagle and the Lithuanian coat of arms, symbolizing the unity between the two nations. This design was a departure from the standard design used in other coins of the time, which typically featured only the king's image or a religious symbol. This coin's unique design reflects the cultural and political significance of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during that time period.
