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Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Sigismund III Vasa Malbork
| Silver (.844) | 4.75 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1601 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 4.75 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Crown over three shields of arms: Poland (left), Lithuania (right) and Vasa (bottom), value in Roman numerals beneath crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROS ARGEN SEX REG POLONI 96
VI
Comment
Kopicki 1240 1596
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Kopicki 1240x 1596
Pictures: Antykwariat Numizmatyczny Michał Niemczyk
Kopicki 1242 1599
Kopicki 1245 1599
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Kopicki 1246 1599
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 1248 1600
Kopicki 1251 1601
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szóstak / 6 Groszy coin is that it was issued during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the first king of Poland to also be crowned as the Grand Duke of Lithuania, symbolizing the union between the two countries.
