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Polish silver poltorak of Sigismund III (1587-1632), Bydgoszcz mint, 1624.: CM.761-2019

Object information

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Titles

Polish silver poltorak of Sigismund III (1587-1632), Bydgoszcz mint, 1624.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Sigismund III (1587-1632)
Mint: Bydgoszcz

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2019-04-29) by Cygan, A.

Dating

Production date: AD 1624

Components of the work

Object composed of silver Diameter 19 g Die Axis 90 degrees Weight 0.85 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned coat of arms, number 3 beneath.

  • Text: SIGISZ . D . G . REX . P . M . D . I .
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Cross on orb, 24 within; arrow below.

  • Text: MONE . NO REG . POLO .
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.761-2019
Primary reference Number: 302267
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Thursday 5 August 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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