1650 Polish Kingdom Thaler – John II Casimir Vasa

Own an extraordinary piece of early modern European history with this 1650 Polish Kingdom Thaler featuring King John II Casimir Vasa.

Struck during the reign of John II Casimir, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, this coin belongs to the era of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth—one of the largest and most influential political entities in 17th-century Europe.

Coins from this period are highly sought after due to their historical rarity, classical baroque engraving style, and direct connection to major European political and military events of the 1600s.

This Thaler reflects traditional Polish royal mint craftsmanship, featuring a detailed monarch portrait and heraldic symbolism representing royal authority and the Commonwealth’s strength during a turbulent historical era.

A true centerpiece for advanced world coin collectors and early European numismatics enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Historic 1650 issue from the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
• Features King John II Casimir Vasa
• Rare 17th-century European Thaler silver coin
• Strong historical connection to early modern European politics
• Highly collectible antique world coin
• Classic baroque-style engraving and royal portrait design

Design Details

Obverse: Features a detailed portrait of King John II Casimir Vasa, symbolizing royal authority of the Polish crown and Lithuanian Grand Duchy

Reverse: Heraldic Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth eagle and related royal symbols representing sovereignty and state power

The design reflects early Baroque European minting artistry with deep relief and highly detailed engraving typical of 17th-century coinage

Specifications

Country: Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Year: 1650
Ruler: King John II Casimir Vasa
Denomination: Thaler
Material: Silver (historical issue alloy)
Diameter: Approx. 40–42 mm (1.57–1.65 inches)
Weight: Approx. 28–30 g (0.90–0.96 troy oz)
Thickness: Approx. 2–3 mm (0.08–0.12 inches)

Condition Notice

This is a very rare antique coin nearly 375 years old
May show significant aging, toning, wear, edge imperfections, or historical circulation marks
Each coin is unique in preservation and appearance
Images are for reference only

Historical & Collectible Value

Represents the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the reign of John II Casimir
Highly valued among advanced European and Baroque-era numismatic collectors
Reflects 17th-century political complexity and royal heritage of Central Europe
A premium historical artifact for serious coin collections

Perfect For

Advanced world coin collectors
17th-century European history enthusiasts
Baroque-era numismatic collectors
Rare antique silver coin investors
Museum-quality historical collections

Important Note

This listing is for one (1) 1650 Polish Thaler coin featuring King John II Casimir Vasa.
Due to its extreme age, each piece will vary significantly in toning, wear, and surface condition.