Talar gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1685 front Talar gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1685 back
Talar gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1685 photo
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.

Talar gdański - Jan III Sobieski Gdańsk

1685 year
Silver 28.70 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John III Sobieski (1674-1696)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1685
Value
1 Thaler (1 Talar) (8)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.70 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#96571
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONETA ARGENTEA CIVITATIS GEDANENSIS

Comment

Mint: Gdańsk - Danzig - Gdansk - Гданьск - 格但斯克


Kopicki 7688

Punch 1:

 IOAN III DG REX POLON M D L RUS PRUS MAS
MONETA ARGENTEA CIVITATIS GEDANENSIS

Ex.1
Price: 82 500 PLN
Picture: © WCN


Ex.2
Price: 45 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN

Interesting fact

The Talar gdański - Jan III Sobieski (Gdańsk) 1685 coin was minted during the reign of King Jan III Sobieski, who was a prominent figure in Polish history. He was known for his military victories, including the Battle of Vienna in 1683, which halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe. The coin's design features an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and weighs 28.70 grams.