Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1634 front Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1634 back
Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1634 photo
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Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza Gdańsk

1634 year
Gold 10.46 g 37.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Władysław IV Vasa (1632-1648)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1634
Value
3 Ducats
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Gold
Weight
10.46 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#95907
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oval arms of the city of Gdans with two lion supporters. Above, a flower divides the date. Below, intials S B .

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX. AVRO. SOLIDO. CIVITAS. GEDANENSIS. F: F:
16 34
S B

Translation: From solid gold the City of Gdansk was created.

Comment

Kaminski 240
Hutten-Czapski 1749

ex. Potoccy collection

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Trzydukat gdański - Władysław IV Waza (Gdańsk) 1634 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political significance for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin's minting was a result of the Commonwealth's increasing prosperity and economic growth during the 17th century, and it was used as a means of facilitating trade and commerce within the region. Additionally, the coin's design, which features an image of King Władysław IV Waza, reflects the cultural and artistic influences of the time, and its gold content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.