Stanisław Leszczyński [100]
Stanisław Leszczyński (1704-1709, 1733-1736)
Face value: 100 pln
Alloy: 900/1000 Au
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 8 g
Finish: proof
Mintage: 2500 pcs
On the edge: smooth
Additional: no
Date of issue: 2003-10-15
Issue price: 560 pln
Designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska
Designer: Ewa Tyc-Karpińska
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Stanisław Leszczyński, the only son of Rafał and Anna nee Jabłonowska, was born on 20th October 1677 in Lwów. Due to his scrupulous education and upbringing, along with his personal virtues, he could readily win friendship. He was cultured and sociable, and had broad but rather superficial knowledge on a wide range of matters, which was typical of his times.
Leszczyński's political career began when he was returned as a deputy to the convocational sejm after King Jan III Sobieski death and later at the royal election of June 1697, which elected August II Mocny (Augustus II the Strong), Elector of Saxony, to the throne of Poland. Though only 19 at the time and with no experience in politics, Leszczyński showed his aptitude for mediating in disputes. ...