© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Talar toruński - Władysław IV Waza Toruń
| Silver | 28.70 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1643-1648 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#125616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA CIVITATIS THORUNENSIS
16 - 45
G - R
Comment
Kopicki 8286 1643Kopicki 8287 1644
Kopicki 8288 1645
VLAD IIII D G REX POL ET SUE M D LIT RUS PR
MONETA NOVA ARGENTEA CIVITATIS THORUNENSIS
Price: 175 000 PLN
Picture: © ANMN
This Punch of obverse was used for talar from Gdańsk from year 1648:
Kopicki 8289 1646
Kopicki 8290 1647
Kopicki 8291 1648
Interesting fact
The Talar toruński was a silver coin minted in the city of Toruń during the reign of Władysław IV Waza, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1632 to 1648. The coin was used throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and was considered a standard circulation coin during that time. It weighed 28.70 grams and was made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular choice for trade and commerce. Interestingly, the Talar toruński was also used as a means of propaganda by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth government. The coin featured an image of Władysław IV Waza on one side and the coat of arms of the Commonwealth on the other. This was a way for the government to promote the image of the king and the Commonwealth, and to reinforce the idea of a unified and powerful state. Overall, the Talar toruński - Władysław IV Waza (Toruń) 1643-1648 coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic, political, and social dynamics of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.
