Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Szóstak gdański - Stanisław August Poniatowski, 1764 – 1765

Gdańsk mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Groschens
Year 1764 – 1765
Ruler Stanisław II Augustus (1764–1795)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.92
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1764 to 1765. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.92 g.

Obverse
The bust of young Stanisław August Poniatowski wearing a crown. Lettering around it. (Stanislaus Augustus, by God's grace King of Poland, Great Duke of Lithuania, King of Prussia.)
Reverse
The emblem of Gdańsk in a shield held by lions looking at opposite directions. Denomination and a wreath of palm and bay leaves above it. Designer initials below it, lettering around it

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1765  — Kopicki 7801
1764  — Kopicki 7798
1764  — Kopicki 7799

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.