© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Szóstak elbląski - August III Elbląg
| Silver | 2.768 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1763 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.768 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#122977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON. ARGENT. CIVIT. ELBINGENSIS
VI
17 - 62
.I.C.S.
Comment
Mint: Elbląg - Elbinga - Elbingus - Elbing - エルブロンク - Elbings - Jelbiąg - Elbiąg - البلنغ - Эльблонг - 埃爾布隆格Kopicki 7177
Kopicki 7178
Kopicki 7179
Punch 1:
DG AVGVST III R POL M D L R P D S & EL
MON ARGENT CIVIT ELBINGENSIS
Ex.1
Price:
Picture: © ANMN
Ex.2
Price: 4 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN
Kopicki 7180
Kopicki 7181
Kopicki 7183 ICS 1763
Kopicki 7186 FLS 1763
Kopicki 7187 FLS (pure silver) 1763
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szóstak elbląski - August III (Elbląg) 1762-1763 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued during the reign of August III, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1733 to 1763. During his reign, the Commonwealth faced numerous challenges, including the rise of neighboring powers such as Russia and Prussia, as well as internal conflicts and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the Szóstak elbląski coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its silver content and historical significance making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
