1/4 Groschen

1652Circulation

Obverse

John II Casimir Vasa monogram with crown above it. Two last mintage years on both sides. Double circle on the edge

Legend
ICR
5 - 2

Reverse

Lithuanian Vytis, 360 indicating nominal 1/360 thaler value, treasurer's (Mykolas Gedeonas Tryzna) coat of arms. Double circle on the edge

Issues

  • 1652 Vilnius
  • 1652 Vilnius

Catalogue numbers

Kop#
3578

Physical

Metal
Billon .125
Weight
0.4 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round

Details

Value
1/4 Groschen
= 1/120 Gulden
= 1/72 Ort
= 1/24 Szóstak
= 1/12 Trojak
= 1/6 Półtorak
= 3/4 Schilling
= 2.25 Dwudenar
= 4.5 Denar
Type
Circulation
Ruler
John II Casimir Vasa (1649–1668)
Demonetized
Yes

Notes

Alternative names: Dwudenar, szeląg, šilingas Some authors call it schilling. Coin design is similar to two deniers and it is lighter than coins with SOLIDVS name. 360 in reverse indicates nominal 1/360 thaler value. Period trial groschen uses 90, 1½ groschen uses 60 and 3 groschens use 30 to indicate their ratio to thaler. It makes coin a ¼ groschen. Kopicki 3578 Punch 1: 360 Punch 2: 60