Szóstak koronny - August III Lipsk, early bust

€1.00
IssuerPolish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Year1753-1754
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Groschens (Szóstak) (1/5)
CurrencyFirst Zloty (1573-1795)
CompositionBillon (.288 silver)
Weight3.32 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#2098, Kop#2099, Kop#2100a, Kop#2100b
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringD.G AVGVSTVS III. REX POLONIARUM.
(Translation: By God`s grace August III King of the Poles)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Poland-Lithuania arms in oval, Saxony estucheon in center, surrounded by sprigs. Value below in Roman numerals
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSAC. ROM. IMP. ARCHIM.ET ELECT.1754. E-C VI
(Translation: Elector and Arch ... of the Holy Roman Empire 6 Groschen)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1753  - Sz -
1753  - VI, EC -
1754  - Punch 1 -
1754  - Punch 2 -
Catalog ID8280697980
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