© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1603 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V-I
GROSS. ARG.
.SEXD .REGN .
POLONIA 96
I-F S-C
H-R
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Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was a period of religious turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation gaining traction and the Catholic Church struggling to maintain its influence. Additionally, the Commonwealth was facing military threats from neighboring countries, which led to increased taxation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable currency and was widely used throughout the region.
