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Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Sigismund III Vasa Lublin
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
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King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1595-1596 |
Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#170583 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
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Pictures: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Sigismund III Vasa (Lublin) 1595-1596 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. This coin was minted in Lublin, which was an important city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. The coin is made of silver and features an image of Sigismund III Vasa on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. It is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors today.