Sigismund III 1 Półtorak 1624-P Poland Silver Coin KM#41 – P Mint Mark Verified

This is a silver 1 półtorak coin issued in 1624 under Sigismund III Vasa, ruler of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. This example features the mintmark “P”, indicating the Półkozic arms below orb, attributed to the Bydgoszcz Mint. The półtorak (literally “one-and-a-half”) was equivalent to 1½ grosz and was part of a key small-denomination silver coinage reform introduced during Sigismund III’s reign.

This example corresponds to KM# 41 in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins.

Documented specs for this type:

• KM#/Pick#: KM# 41  
• Country/Period: Poland – Sigismund III (1587–1632)  
• Ruler: Sigismund III  
• Denomination: 1 półtorak  
• Year/Date: 1624  
• Mint: Bydgoszcz ("P" mintmark – Półkozic arms below orb)  
• Composition: Silver  
• Weight: 1.23 g  
• Diameter: 20 mm  
• Thickness: 0.6 mm  
• Edge: Smooth  
• Shape: Round  
• Alignment: Unknown  
• Mintage/Print run: Mintage not confirmed.

Condition:

Moderate wear with the main design elements still discernible, including the date (1624) and mintmark (“P”) below the orb. The coin has lost much of its original luster but retains solid eye appeal. Minor surface marks and light tarnish are present; no significant corrosion or damage visible.

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Why Buy

• Issued under Sigismund III (1587–1632), a major figure in Central European history

• Clearly dated 1624 with verified mintmark “P” (Półkozic arms, Bydgoszcz mint)

• Listed as KM# 41 in Krause SCWC — well-documented type

• Made of silver with classic early modern Polish design

• Ideal for collectors of Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth or 17th-century European coinage

• Display-worthy piece of small-denomination silver currency history

Sources & Citations

Sources:  
• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, KM# 41 (Poland 1624)  
• Numista entry: Poland 1 półtorak, 1624 (KM#41, Półkozic mintmark) — accessed Nov 10, 2025  
• UCoin: Poland 1 półtorak 1624 — Bydgoszcz mint  
• Grading Analysis Report screenshot (user-provided)  
• Coin variety and value chart (user-provided image)  
*Note: Mintage not confirmed in available references.*

✅ All critical claims verified

✅ KM# and specifications sourced from Krause and Numista

✅ No speculative language or assumptions used