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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Sigismund III Vasa Wschowa
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1595-1601 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#170533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Kopicki 1232 1595Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 1233 1595
Kopicki 1234 1595
Kopicki 1243 1599
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 1247 1600
Kopicki 1249 1601
Punch 1
Pictures: WCN
Punch 2
Pictures: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szóstak / 6 Groszy 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 specifically in the city of Wschowa, which is located in western Poland, and it was made of silver. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. It was used as a standard circulation coin during Sigismund's reign and was an important part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's economy at the time.
