Benefactor robinjojo Posted March 10 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted March 10 (edited) An equestrian painting of Sigismund III Vasa, by Peter Paul Rubens During the 17th century, Poland was at her zenith of power, before the tragedy of the conquest and partition that occurred in the 18'th at the hands of Prussia, Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Sigismund III Vasa (20 June 1566 – 30 April 1632) is one of the most recognizable and influential figures of the late 16th to early 17th century. He was central figure in the politics and wars of central Europe during this period. This silver ort is a relatively common coin, much more so than the thalers of this ruler. It is, in a way, a replacement for the Sigismund III Vasa thaler that I sold many years ago, never to be replaced because in the skyrocketing demand and prices for those impressive, historical coins. This particular coin has the arms of Danzig on the reverse, making it a municipal issue. Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Sigismund III Vasa, AR ort (quarter thaler), Gdansk (Danzig) mint, 1625. Kopicki 7506; KM 15.2. 6.91 grams, 29mm. So, please post your Polish coins and anything else you please. Thanks. Edited March 10 by robinjojo 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Eidolon Posted March 10 · Member Share Posted March 10 I'm weak on the exact geography, but I think this overlaps Poland some? Silesia-Leignitz-Brieg 1663 15 Kreuzer Duke Georg III Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth 3 Grosze 1623 Poland-Lithuania 1614 3 Polker Poland city of Schweidnitz 1/2 groschen Louis II 1521 Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth 3 Polker 1622 Sigismund III Vasa 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted March 10 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted March 10 (edited) Nice coins! That 1/2 groschen of Schweidnitz is really interesting. Here's a 1 1/2 rubles, Warsaw mint. Purchased from Karl Stephens in the 1990s. Russia, Poland (under Russian rule), 1 1/2 rubles or 10 zlotych, 1835, Nicholas I, Warsaw Mint. Gum 2550; C 129. 30.24 grams I have one more Polish crown that I will photograph tomorrow. Edited March 10 by robinjojo 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursus Posted March 11 · Supporter Share Posted March 11 Nice one! I have an example of an ort from the Bromberg mint: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, Sigismund III Vasa, AR Ort (¼ Taler), 1622 AD, Bromberg mint. Obv: SIGIS • III • D • G • REX • POL • M • D • LI • RVS • PRV • M; bust of Sigismund III, crowned, with ruff and in ornamented cuirass, holding sword and orb. Rev: SAM • LIV • NEC • N • SV • GOT • VAN : Q : HRI : R; crowned and quartered shield with eagles (Poland) and rider (Lithuania), central inescutcheon with Vasa withy; in fields, 16-22; mintmark: arrow and stars. 29mm, 6.83g. Ref: Kopicki 1278. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Benefactor robinjojo Posted March 26 · Benefactor Author Benefactor Share Posted March 26 Lovely coin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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