Poland Sigismund III Vasa 18 Groszy silver coin 1623

Poland Sigismund III Vasa 18 Groszy silver coin 1623

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Description

Poland Sigismund III Vasa 18 Groszy silver coin 1623

Features

Issuer Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth 
King Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1632)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1618-1625
Value Ort = 18 Groszy
Currency First Złoty (1573-1795)
Composition Silver (.688)
Weight 6.7 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 170608 
References Kop# 1267, Kop# 1268, Kop# 1269, Kop# 1270, Kop# 1271

Obverse

Crowned,armored mid-length bust of Sigismund facing right. holding sword over right shoulder, and globus cruciger in left hand

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIGI III D G REX POL M D LIT RVS PRVS MAS

Unabridged legend: SIGISMUNDUS III DEI GRATIA REX POLONIAE MAGNUS DUX LITHUANIAE RUSSIAE PRUSSIA MASOVIAE

Translation: Sigismund III, by God's grace king of Poland, Grand DUke of Lithuania, RUssia, Prussia and Mazovia

Reverse

Crowned, quartered arms of Poland-Lithuania with Vasa arms in center, dividing value and date. Mintmaster's mark below shield divides legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAM LIV NEC SE − GOT VAN Q HRI R
II-VE
16-20

Unabridged legend: SAMOGITIAE LIVONIAE NEC NON SUECORUM GOTHORUM VANDALORUMQUE HAEREDITARUS REX