© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szeląg litewski / Schilling - John II Casimir Vasa Wilno mint, Tryzna arms below
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.53 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1661 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Lithuanian Vytis with crown above and treasurer's (Mykolas Gedeonas Tryzna, Gozdawa) coat of arms below
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS M D LIT 1652
Comment
Alternative names: Szeląg, šilingas
Treasurer's coat of arms below rider instead of part of lettering
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Kopicki 3581 1652
Punch 1 D:G: R: POL L / 1652:
Punch 2 DG R: POL: LIT / 1652:
Punch 3 D:G: R: POL . L . / 1652:
Punch 4 D:G: R: POL L / 1652
Kopicki 3581 165Z
Kopicki 3587 error date 1661 (© http://wcn.pl/)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was facing military threats from neighboring countries and internal political conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful design, including the Tryzna arms below the king's name, which symbolized the unity between Poland and Lithuania.
