Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Szóstak gdański - August III, 1760 – 1761

Gdańsk mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Denomination 6 Groschens
Year 1760 – 1761
Ruler Augustus III (1734–1763)
Composition Silver (.999)
Shape Klippe
Technique Klippe
Weight (g) 9
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1760 to 1761. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 0 mm and weighs 9 g.

Obverse
The bust of Augustus III in a crown and armor, facing right with the legend around it. (By grace of God Augustus III, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania, Rus, Prussia, Duke of Saxony and Elector.)
Reverse
Two lions holding a round shield with the coat of arms belonging to Danzig. Over them a wreath with palm and bay leaves. Under it the Roman numeral VI (standing for 6 Groschen) and the designer initials, R E Œ. Around all of it is the legend. (Silver coin of the City of Danzig)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1761 RE Œ Kopicki 7752
1760 RE Œ Kopicki 7749

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