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Anyone know what this is (1603 copper)?

Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,284 ✭✭✭
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Actual size is about 16mm:

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    1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Yes!! It's a Polish copper shilling (also known as "boratynek"), dated 1663, from King Jan Kazimierz's reign. I'm sorry I can't make out the privy, but it's most likely from the Ujazdow mint in Warsaw (his castle). These were the standard circulating coins of the era, and for a long time thereafter, due to a general shortage of coins in general. Although they are relatively common and cheap, I think they're underrated and undervalued..

    Cool coin!!

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    Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,284 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Jester!
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
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