Szóstak elbląski - August III Sas (Elbląg) 1762-1763 front Szóstak elbląski - August III Sas (Elbląg) 1762-1763 back
Szóstak elbląski - August III Sas (Elbląg) 1762-1763 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Szóstak elbląski - August III Sas Elbląg

 
Gold 5.23 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Augustus III (1734-1763)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1762-1763
Value
6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.23 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#125816
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MON ARGENT CIVI 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 7182

Punch 1:

D G AVGVST III R POL M D L R P D S & EL
MON ARGENT CIVI ELBINGENSIS
Price: 184 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN



Pfau 560 (ten egzemplarz); Vossberg 288; Kopicki 7182 (R8); CNCE 422 (R7); Friedberg nie notuje; Kaleniecki s. 520



Kopicki 7184

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Szóstak elbląski coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing August III Sas, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, on one side, and the coat of arms of Elbląg on the other. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its production run in 1762-1763.