© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Szóstak gdański - August III Gdańsk
| Silver (.999) | 9.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Years | 1760-1761 |
| Value | 6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Size | 23 × 23 mm |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Technique | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#254028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two lions holding a round shield with the coat of arms belonging to Danzig. Over them a wreath with palm and bay leaves. Under it the Roman numeral VI (standing for 6 Groschen) and the designer initials, R E Œ. Around all of it is the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON•ARGENT•CIVIT•GEDAN
Unabridged legend: Moneta Argent Civitas Gedanensis
Translation: Silver coin of the City of Danzig
Comment
Mint: Gdańsk - Danzig - Gdansk - Гданьск - 格但斯克
Kopicki 7749
In the collection:
Radz.
Kopicki 7752
D·G·AVGVST III R POL·M·D·L·R·P·D·S·& EL
MON ARGENT·CIVIT·GEDAN
Price: 15 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN
Note: R E Πis often written as R E OE in various catalogues. The weight is also different, reaching somewhere between 8.9 and 9.1g.
