Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Szóstak / 6 Groszy - Jan II Kazimierz Waza, 1660 – 1668

Bydgoszcz 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 1660 – 1668
Ruler John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3.2
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1660 to 1668. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 3.2 g.

Obverse
Large crowned bust right in linear circle (Jan Kazimierz, by God's grace King of Poland and Sweden)
Reverse
Crown above three shields with Poland, Lithuania (top) and Vasa (bottom) arms. Value below crown, initials flanking bottom shield. (Silver six groszy of the Kingdom of Poland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1668  Kopicki 1693 1.5%
1667  Kopicki 1682 9%
1667  Kopicki 1685 1.5%
1667  TLB Kopicki 1686 17%
1667  TLB Kopicki 1687 8%
1667  TLB Kopicki 1688 5%
1667  Kopicki 1689 1.5%
1667  Kopicki 1690
1666  AT Kopicki 1679 17%
1666  AT Kopicki 1681 5%
1665  AT Kopicki 1676; Letters reversed- TA 5%
1665  AT Kopicki 1677 18%
1664  AT Kopicki 1671 8%
1664  AT Kopicki 1672 12%
1663  AT Kopicki 1668 15%
1662  TT Kopicki 1650 23%
1662  TT Kopicki 1651 5%
1662  TT Kopicki 1652
1662  TT Kopicki 1653 1.5%
1661  TT Kopicki 1629 8%
1660  TT Kopicki 1618 6%
1660  TT Kopicki 1619

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