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Szeląg litewski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Ujazdów
1661 year| Copper | 1.21 g | 15.8 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1661 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 15.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI MAG DVC LI 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 166 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 166I (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT I66I (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 1 -- 661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 16 -- 61 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LITV 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC L1T 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LTT 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC (O)LIT 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC (M)(C)LIT 1661 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVG LIT 1661 (crown)
SOLI DVG DVC LIT 1661 (crown)
SOLID MAG DVC LIT 1661 (crown)
Edge
Plain
Comment
TLB - 1660-66 Titus Livijus Boratinis, Tenant1664-66 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
LU61.G.11a.11.2.3
LU61.A.12.12.1.1
LU61.E.11a.11.2
LU61.H.11a.11
LU61.A.31.11
LU61.A.11 - Small head type 1 / with TLB / Sakowicz arms
LU61.A.11a - Small head type 1a
LU61.A.12 - Small head type 2
LU61.A.13 - Small head type 3
LU61.A.14 - Small head type 4
LU61.A.21 - Medium head type 1
LU61.A.22 - Medium head type 2
LU61.A.22a - Medium head type 2a
LU61.A.23 - Medium head type 3
LU61.A.24 - Medium head type 4
LU61.A.31 - Big head type 1
LU61.B.11b - Small head type 1b / with TLB / Sakowicz arms / (hybrid type)
LU61.C.11a - Small head type 1a / with TLB / Korwin arms
LU61.D.11b - Small head type 1b / with TLB / Korwin arms / (hybrid types)
LU61.E.11 - Small head type 1 / with TLB / Ślepowron arms
LU61.E.11a - Small head type 1a
LU61.E.12 - Small head type 2
LU61.F.11b - Small head type 1b / with TLB / Ślepowron arms / (hybrid type)
LU61.G.11a - Small head type 1a / with TLB / without arms
LU61.G.12 - Small head type 2
LU61.H.11a - Small head type 1a / with TB / Korwin arms
LU61.I.11 - Small head type 1 / with TTB / Sakowicz arms
Interesting fact
The Szeląg litewski coin was issued during the reign of Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Ujazdów) in 1661, and it features an image of the King on one side and the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region, with the Commonwealth facing threats from neighboring powers and struggling with internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used form of currency throughout the region, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during this time.
