Szóstak pruski / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old (Toruń) 1532-1535 front Szóstak pruski / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old (Toruń) 1532-1535 back
Szóstak pruski / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old (Toruń) 1532-1535 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Szóstak pruski / 6 Groszy - Sigismund I the Old Toruń

 
Silver 4.887 g 27.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Poland
King
Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1532-1535
Value
Szóstak = 6 Groszy
Currency
First Złoty (1526-1572)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.887 g
Diameter
27.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#159313
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROSS AR SEX DVP TERR PRVSSIE 153Z
V (_) I
T (_) I

Comment

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Pictures: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk


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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Szóstak pruski / 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 Toruń, which was an important center of trade and commerce during that time. The coin's design features the image of the king on one side and the Polish eagle on the other, symbolizing the country's rich history and cultural heritage.