Talar Strzelecki - August II Mocny (Drezno) 1699-1705 front Talar Strzelecki - August II Mocny (Drezno) 1699-1705 back
Talar Strzelecki - August II Mocny (Drezno) 1699-1705 photo
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Talar Strzelecki - August II Mocny Drezno

 
Silver 25.73 g -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Augustus II the Strong (1697-1733)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1699-1705
Value
1 Thaler (1 Talar) (8)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
25.73 g
Size
40 mm
Shape
Square
Technique
Klippe
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#97988
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: VIRTUTE PARATA

Comment

Kopicki 11140 1699
Kahnt. 254

Price: 4 200 PLN


Kopicki 11141 1705

Interesting fact

The Talar Strzelecki - August II Mocny (Drezno) 1699-1705 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth features an interesting combination of Christian and pagan symbols on its reverse side. The coin's designer, Johann Georg Vischer, incorporated both the Christian cross and the pagan symbol of the sun god, Sol, on the reverse of the coin, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the time.