Grosz koronny - Sigismund III Vasa (Olkusz) 1593-1594 front Grosz koronny - Sigismund III Vasa (Olkusz) 1593-1594 back
Grosz koronny - Sigismund III Vasa (Olkusz) 1593-1594 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Grosz koronny - Sigismund III Vasa Olkusz

 
Silver 1.87 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1593-1594
Value
1 Groschen (1 Grosz) (1⁄30)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.87 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#123841
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROSVS REGNI – POLONIE 1594
I (_) F
C (_) R

Comment

Kopicki 736 1593


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Kopicki 738 1593


Kopicki 739 1594


Kopicki 740 1594
Price: 2 400 PLN
Picture: ©ANMN

Interesting fact

The Grosz koronny coin was issued during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. The coin was minted in Olkusz, which was a major minting center in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Latin, as well as the Polish eagle and the Lithuanian coat of arms. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors today.