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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski Kraków
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | John III Sobieski (1674-1696) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1680-1685 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Three shields (Poland, Lithuania and Sobieski arms) crowned, value in Roman numerals between crown and shields, and lowest shield dividing date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROS AG SEX (_) REG POLONIAE
C
16 (_) 84
Translation: Silver six groszy of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
Kopicki 1947 1680Kopicki 1948 1680
Kopicki 1949 1680
Kopicki 1950 1680
Kopicki 1951 1680
Kopicki 1952 1680
Kopicki 1954 1681
Kopicki 1955 1681
Kopicki 1956 1681
Kopicki 1959 1682
Kopicki 1960 1682
Kopicki 1961 1682
Kopicki 1962 1682
Kopicki 1965 1683
Kopicki 1966 1683
Kopicki 1967 1683
Pictures: © GNDM
Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 1974 1684
Punch 1
Pictures: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Punch 2 without "R" in ARG
Pictures: © WCN
Kopicki 1975 1685
Pictures: © GNDM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan III Sobieski (Kraków) 1680-1685 from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth is that it features an image of King Jan III Sobieski, who was a prominent military leader and statesman in Polish history. He is best known for his victory over the Ottoman Empire in the Battle of Vienna in 1683, which halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe and earned him the title of "Savior of Vienna." This coin was minted during his reign and features his image on one side, while the other side bears the coat of arms of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
