© Cezary Wolski
© Cezary Wolski
Szeląg litewski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Wilno
1664 year| Copper | 1.1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1664 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#119351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 1664 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 1664 -- (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 166/4 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 166 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC LIT 664 (crown)
SOLI MAG DVC (inverted T)LIT 1664 (crown)
SOLI MAG D(C)VC LIT 166 (crown)
SOLI MAC DVC LIT 1664 (crown)
SOLI MG DVC LIT 1664 (crown)
SOLI MAG (HKPL) DVC LIT 1664 (crown)
SLI MAG DVC LIT 1664 (crown)
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
LW64.A.21.29
LW64.C.21.11.a
LW64.A.21 - Medium head type 1 / with TLB / with HKPL monogram
LW64.A.21a - Medium head type 1a
LW64.A.21b - Medium head type 1b
LW64.B.21 - Medium head type 1 / with T(inverted T)B / with HKPL monogram
LW64.C.21 - Medium head type 1 / with TLB / without HKPL monogram
Interesting fact
The Szeląg litewski coin was used as a means of payment in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century. It was made of copper and weighed 1.1 grams, as . What's interesting is that the coin was issued during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza, who was known for his efforts to modernize the Polish-Lithuanian economy and military. The coin was minted in Wilno (now Vilnius, Lithuania) and was used widely throughout the Commonwealth. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a sought-after collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Szeląg litewski - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Wilno) 1664 coin.
