© GNDM
© GNDM
Złotówka gdańska - August III Gdańsk
| Silver (.500) | 9.85 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1763 |
| Value | 1 Zloty (1 Złoty) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 9.85 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#104804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A shield with the emblem of Gdańsk, the denomination above it and palm and bay leaves on top, held by two lions facing opposite directions. Below it The designer initials, R E Œ and the date. Around it is the lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON. ARGENT. CIVIT. GEDANENS.
30 GR
R∙E∙Œ∙
1763.
Unabridged legend:
Moneta Argent Civitas Gedanensis
30 GR
R E Œ
Translation: Silver coin, city of Danzig.
Designer: Rudolf Ernest Oeckermann
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mint: Gdańsk - Danzig - Gdansk - Гданьск - 格但斯克Kopicki 7777
Punch 1:
Punch 2:
Punch 1 / Punch 2
Kopicki 7780
Punch 1:
D∙G∙AVGVST∙III∙R∙POL∙M∙D∙L∙R∙P∙D∙S∙&EL
MON. ARGENT. CIVIT. GEDANENS.
Price: 1 394 PLN
Picture: © GNDM
Punch 2:
D∙G∙AVGVST∙III∙R∙POL∙M∙D∙L∙R∙P∙D∙S∙&EL
MON. ARGENT. CIVIT. GEDANENS.
Price: 2 800 PLN
Picture: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Punch 3:
D∙G∙AVGVST∙III∙R∙POL∙M∙D∙L∙R∙P∙D∙S∙&EL
MON. ARGENT. CIVIT. GEDANENS.
Price: 4 000 PLN
Picture: © Image courtesy of Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Kopicki 7781
Kopicki 7782
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Złotówka gdańska - August III (Gdańsk) 1762-1763 coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was issued during the reign of August III, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1733 to 1763. During his reign, the Commonwealth faced numerous challenges, including the rise of neighboring powers such as Russia and Prussia, as well as internal conflicts and economic struggles. Despite these challenges, the Złotówka gdańska coin remained a stable and widely used currency throughout the region, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during this time.
