Szóstak koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1766 front Szóstak koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1766 back
Szóstak koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1766 photo
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Szóstak koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski Warszawa

1766 year
Silver 3.23 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Stanisław II Augustus (1764-1795)
Type
Pattern
Year
1766
Value
6 Groschens (Szóstak) (⅕)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.23 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#104366
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
200.EX.MARCA (6.) PURA COL. 1766
FS

Edge

Oblique

Comment

Coin is also described in catalogs:
Plage 1
Berezowski 80 zł

This is trial strike coin (trial version)
Mintage is unknown

Interesting fact

The Pattern Szóstak koronny - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1766 coin is a rare and valuable piece, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning that it was struck as a prototype or sample, and not intended for circulation. The coin's design features a portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland, on one side, and an image of the Polish eagle on the other. The coin is made of silver and weighs 3.23 grams. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.