© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa Riga; long and rounded beard
1619 year| Silver | 1.95 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Livonia |
|---|---|
| Duke | Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1629) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler (1581-1629) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#78801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys surrounded by stacked legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
16 - 19
GR - OS
ARG : TRIP
CIVI : RIG
EN
Translation:
Grossus Argentea Triplex Civitatis Rigensis
Triple silver grossus of the city of Riga
Edge
Plain
Comment
Exact details of the bust may vary, and the exact lettering of the surrounding legend may vary.1619:
1) SIGIS · 3 · D : G · REX · POL · M · D · L · / GR OS - ARG : TRIP - CIVI · RIG - EN
2) SIGIS · 3 · D : G · REX · POL · M · D · L · / GR OS - ARG : TRIP - CIVI · RI - GE
3) SIGIS · 3 · D : G · REX · PO · M · D · LI · / GR OS - ARG : TRIP - CIVI : RI - GE
4) SIGIS · 3 · D : G · REX · PO · M · D · L · / GR OS - ARG : TRIP - CIVI · RI - GE
5) SIG : III : D : G : REX : PO : M : D : L · / GR OS - ARG : TRIP - CIVI : RIG - EN
6) SIG : III : D : G : REX : PO : M : D : L · / GR OS - ARG : TRIP - CIVI : RI - GE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Grossus coin featuring Sigismund III Vasa is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the region. The Duchy of Livonia, where the coin was minted, was in the midst of a political and military conflict with Sweden, which had been ongoing since 1600. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a detailed and intricate design, showcasing the importance of coinage as a symbol of power and authority during this time period.
