© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Groschens - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno mint, Tyszkiewicz arms
| Silver (.844) | 2.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1589-1590 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coin's nominal value represented by roman III
Vasa's family crest surrounded by Eagle and Vytis
Two engraver marks (leaves) below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
15()89
GROS·ARG
TRIP·M·D
LIT
Comment
Iger V.89.2aIger V.89.2b
Iger V.89.2c
Iger V.90.1a
Iger V.90.1b
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the first king of the Commonwealth and also the last king of Poland. This coin was minted in 1589-1590, a time when the Commonwealth was facing many challenges, including conflicts with neighboring countries and internal political struggles. Despite these challenges, the coin still holds significant historical value and is a testament to the rich history of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
