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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Gustaw II Adolf Swedish Occupation
| Silver | 1.95 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | City of Elbing (Polish States) |
|---|---|
| King | Gustavus II Adolphus (Gustav II Adolf) (1626-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1631-1633 |
| Value | 3 Grosze |
| Currency | Thaler (1626-1657) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.95 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 0.85 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#94998 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Roman numeral III over Vasa arms flanked by lions and dividing date. Inscription in three lines below. Mintmaster's mark at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.III.
1631
GROS: ARGE
TRIP. CIVIT
ELBINGEN
· * (hat and crescent) * ·
Unabridged legend: Grossus argentea triplex civitat Elbingensis
Translation: Silver triple grossus of the CIty of Elbing
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued under Sigmund III Vasa (nominally Gustavus Adolphus II).Ig# E.31.1.a
Ig# E.31.1.b
Ig# E.31.1.c
Ig# E.31.2.a
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Ig# E.31.2.b
Ig# E.32.1.a
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Ig# E.32.1.b
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Ig# E.32.1.c
Ig# E.32.2.a
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Ig# E.32.2.b
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Ig# E.32.2.c
Ig# E.33.1.a
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the Swedish occupation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which lasted from 1629 to 1635. The coin features Gustaw II Adolf, the King of Sweden, on one side and the coat of arms of the City of Elbing on the other. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted during a foreign occupation, and its existence serves as a reminder of the complex history of Eastern Europe during the 17th century.
