Trzydukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) front Trzydukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) back
Trzydukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) photo
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Trzydukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Gdańsk ND

 
Gold 10.384 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1649-1668
Value
3 Ducats
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.384 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#386554
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

City view.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EX AURO SOLIDO CIVITAS GEDANENS. F. F

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Trzydukat gdański - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Gdańsk) ND (1649-1668) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued during the reign of King Jan II Kazimierz Waza, who ruled from 1649 to 1668. During this time, the Commonwealth was facing numerous challenges, including wars with neighboring countries, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the Trzydukat gdański coin remained a popular and valuable form of currency, and its gold content made it a sought-after collector's item.