Talar koronny - August II Mocny (Lipsk) 1702 front Talar koronny - August II Mocny (Lipsk) 1702 back
Talar koronny - August II Mocny (Lipsk) 1702 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Talar koronny - August II Mocny Lipsk

1702 year
Silver 26.967 g 41.9 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Augustus II the Strong (1697-1733)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1702
Value
1 Thaler (1 Talar) (8)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.967 g
Diameter
41.9 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122401
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DUX SAX I C M A & W ELECT (herb Szczupak) 1702
EP-H

Comment

Kopicki 2017

AUGUSTUS II D G REX POLON M DUX LIT
DUX SAX I C M A & W ELECT

Ex.1
Price: 12 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN


Ex.2
Price: 22 500 PLN
Picture: © ANMN

Interesting fact

The Talar koronny - August II Mocny (Lipsk) 1702 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth features an interesting combination of Christian and pagan symbols on its reverse side. The coin's design includes the Polish eagle and the Lithuanian bison, both of which are surrounded by foliage and other decorative elements. The inclusion of these symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Commonwealth at the time, and highlights the importance of both Christianity and pre-Christian beliefs in the region's history and identity.