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Szóstak elbląski / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old Elbląg
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1536 |
| Value | Szóstak = 6 Groszy |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#175454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
Mint: Elbląg - Elbinga - Elbingus - Elbing - エルブロンク - Elbings - Jelbiąg - Elbiąg - البلنغ - Эльблонг - 埃爾布隆格Kopicki 7095 1535
Pictures: WCN
Kopicki 7096 1536
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szóstak elbląski / 6 Groszy coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund I the Old, who was the King of Poland from 1506 to 1548. This coin was minted in the city of Elbląg, which was an important center for trade and commerce during that time. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite its age, the coin has survived in good condition and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
