I just got this coin and, I can't find anything about it. It is from 1660, copper &, has the inscription "POLON" on the back, with an eagle. The front has a faded face, with REX and I think LOAN. Any help would be appreciated.
1 solidus or Boratynka Poland Ioan Casimir II : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_II_Casimir_Vasa Copy in google translate : http://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boratynka The boratynka or solidus has an intresting history, you should read it! SOLID.REG.POLO SOLIDUS REGIS POLONIAE solidus of poland IOAN.CAS.REX breastshield of the eagle : arms of the Wasa-family Was also used in the polish-lithuanian region
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