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Złotówka koronna - Stanisław August Poniatowski Warszawa
1771 year| Silver | 2.52 g | 21.2 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stanisław II Augustus (1764-1795) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1771 |
| Value | 1 Zloty (1 Złoty) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 21.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROBATUS MELIOR
1771
Comment
Personal observation by © geraltttt82Kopicki 2358:
Punch 1
Price:
2.52 g
21.2 mm
Picture: © HA
Punch 2 - XIX century restrike
Ex.1
Price: 2 100 PLN
2.922 g
21.2 mm
Picture: © ANMN
Ex.2
Price: 19 000 PLN
2.96 g
21 mm
Picture: © ANMN
Interesting fact
The Pattern Złotówka koronna was a prototype coin designed by Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of Poland, in 1771. It was intended to be used as a new currency for the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, but it was never widely adopted. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of Polish history.
