Obverse

Smaller head

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
…MON AVREA MAG D L
Iohannes Casimir Rex Poloniae Sueciae
John Casimir, King of Poland and Sweden Titus Livius Boratynka

Reverse

Lithuanian knight (Vytis) on horseback left. Initials beneath

Legend
Unabbreviated
English
MON∙AVR∙MAG∙DVC∙LIT∙1665 HKPL
Moneta aurea Magni Ducatus Lituaniae
Gold coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania

Issues

  • 1665
    VF€6,200XF€12,000

Catalogue numbers

KM#
54.2

Physical

Metal
Gold .986
Weight
1.72 g
Fine weight
0.055 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered

Details

Value
1/2 Ducat
Type
Circulation
Ruler
John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Variations in lettering exist. Kopicki 3628, KM# 54.1 IOA ∙ CAS∙ REX ∙ PO : S : MON ∙ AVR ∙ MAG ∙ DVC ∙ LIT Kopicki 3629, KM# 54.1 (main photos) IOA ∙ CAS∙ REX ∙ PO : S : MON ∙ AVR ∙ MAG ∙ DVC ∙ LIT Kopicki 3630, KM# 54.2 IOAN∙ CAS∙ REX / T∙L∙B∙ MON∙AVREA∙MAG∙D∙L∙1665 / HKPL

See also