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Talar koronny / 6 Zlotych - Stanisław August Poniatowski Warszawa
| Silver | 24 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stanisław II Augustus (1764-1795) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1794-1795 |
| Value | 6 Zlotys (6 Złotych) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#374483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Crowned 4-fold arms of Poland-Lithuania within sprigs, adorned by the ribbon and cross of the Order of the Wihite Eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
14 1/12 EX MARCA PUR COLONIENS : 1794
6 ZŁ.
Translation:
14 1/2 to a pure (silver) Cologne mark
6 Zloty
Comment
Kopicki 2487 1794ex.1
ex.2
ex.3
HA
Kopicki 2488 1795
Price: 2 700 PLN
Picture: © ANMN
Interesting fact
The Talar koronny / 6 Zlotych coin featuring Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1794-1795 from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, weighing 24g, and had a unique feature - it was one of the first coins in Europe to feature a portrait of a monarch on both sides. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring an image of a saint or a coat of arms on one side and the monarch on the other. This design choice was seen as a symbol of the growing power and influence of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1794 | 182000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Talar koronny / 6 Zlotych - Stanisław August Poniatowski (Warszawa) 1794-1795 coin.
