Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1640 front Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1640 back
Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1640 photo
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Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza Gdańsk

1640 year
Gold 10.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1640
Value
3 Ducats
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.50 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#122308
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONETANOVA CIVITATIS GEDANENSIS F F
G-R
1640

Comment

in the collection:
- Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
- Kazimierz Sobański, Warszawa

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1640 coin is that it features a unique blend of Polish and Lithuanian elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the city of Gdańsk. This blend of national and local symbols reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during the 17th century.