Tymf - August III Lipsk
1755 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1755 |
| Value | 1 Zloty (1 Złoty) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms, surrounded by lettering.
Lettering:
SAC.ROM.IMP.ARCHIM.ET.ELECT.1755.
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Comment
Mint: Lipsk - Leipzig - لايبزيغ - Lipsko - Lipsia - ライプツィヒ - Лейпциг - Lipsia - 莱比锡This coin was produced by Andreas Tympf, hence the nickname for this 18 Groszy coin. Next to the 6 Groszy it was a commonly used coin in Poland from 1660 until the late 18th century.
Interesting fact
The Tymf - August III (Lipsk) 1755 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was made of silver, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a king on both sides. The obverse side features a portrait of King August III, while the reverse side features a portrait of the king's father, King August II. This unique design was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring a coat of arms or other symbol on the reverse side, and it was a sign of the growing influence of Enlightenment values on coinage design.
