Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski (Bydgoszcz) 1677-1687 front Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski (Bydgoszcz) 1677-1687 back
Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski (Bydgoszcz) 1677-1687 photo
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Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski Bydgoszcz

 
Silver 3.30 g 25.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John III Sobieski (1674-1696)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1677-1687
Value
6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.30 g
Diameter
25.0 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#170346
Rarity index
51%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROS ARG SEX (_) REG POLONIAE
VI
16 (_) 83

Comment

Kopicki 1933 1677
Pictures: © GNDM


Kopicki 1934 1677

Kopicki 1935 1677
Pictures: © GNDM


Kopicki 1936 1677

Kopicki 1937
Pictures: © WCN and © Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Michał Niemczyk
Punch 1a: 3 leaves and scabbard




Punch 1b:


Punch 1c:


Punch 1d:




Punch 2: 4 leaves and without scabbard




Punch 3: 4 leaves and scabbard





Personal observation by geraltttt82:

Differences:

Punch 1a: 3 leaves and scabbard


Punch 1b:


Punch 1c:


Punch 1d:



Punch 2: 4 leaves and without scabbard



Punch 3: 4 leaves and scabbard





Kopicki 1938 1678

Kopicki 1939 1679
Kopicki 1940 1679
Kopicki 1941 1679

Kopicki 1942 1679
Pictures: © WCN


Kopicki 1943 1679

Kopicki 1944 1680

Kopicki 1945 1680
Pictures: © GNDM



Kopicki 1946 1680

Kopicki 1953 1681
Pictures: © WCN


Kopicki 1957 1682
Pictures: © GNDM


Kopicki 1958 1682

Kopicki 1963 1683

Kopicki 1964 1683
Pictures: © WCN


Pictures: © Heritage Auctions



Kopicki 1968 1684
Pictures: © GNDM


Kopicki 1969 1684
Picture: © GNDM



Kopicki 1970 1684
Punch 1:

IOAN III DG REX POL M D L R P
GROS ARG SEX − REG POLONIÆ
Price: 3 500 PLN
Picture: © ANMN



Kopicki 1971 1684

Kopicki 1972 1684
Punch 1:

IOAN III DG REX POL M D L R P
GROS ARG SEX − REG POLONIÆ
Price:
Picture: © GNDM



Kopicki 1973 1684

Kopicki 1976 1686

Kopicki 1977 1687



Sign SVP this is Spytek Pstrokoński tenant mints from 1684-1685 years.

Interesting fact

The coin , the Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski (Bydgoszcz) 1677-1687, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, a political entity that existed from 1569 to 1795. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe, with the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth facing challenges from neighboring powers and undergoing significant political and social transformations. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the rich cultural and economic heritage of the region during this time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1681  - - - - - -
1683  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski (Bydgoszcz) 1677-1687 coin.