Obverse © GNDM – Reverse © Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Obverse © GNDM – Reverse © Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Szeląg litewski / Schilling - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno mint, eagle
| Billon (.125 silver) | 0.66 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1625 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.125 silver) |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#361561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Lithuanian Vytis with crown above. Treasurer's (Kristupas Naruševičius/Krzysztof Naruszewicz) coat of arms below. Circles on outer edge and between lettering and center.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✶SOLIDVS·M:·:D:LIT:1623✶
Translation: Solidus, Grand Duchy of Lithuanian, 1623 (year of mintage)
Comment
Kopicki 3458 short date: 23
Pictures: GNDM
Kopicki 3459 1623
Type 1:
Pictures: WCN
Type 2:
Pictures: Podlaski Gabinet Numizmatyczny
Kopicki 3460
Kopicki 3466
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 3467
Kopicki 3470
In the collection:
Stanisław Jarzębowski, Milanówek
SK 1447 - Incorrect year (SOLIDVS·- M·D·LIT·20) in reverse.
SK 1472 - Partial year (SOLIDVS M: - :D:LIT·162) in reverse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. He was a member of the powerful Vasa dynasty, which played a significant role in the history of Poland and Lithuania. The coin's design features an eagle on one side and the king's name and title on the other, symbolizing the unity of the two nations under his rule.
