Trojak / 3 Grosze - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Wilno) 1664-1665 front Trojak / 3 Grosze - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Wilno) 1664-1665 back
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Wilno) 1664-1665 photo
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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Jan II Kazimierz Waza Wilno

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
John II Casimir Vasa (1649-1668)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1664-1665
Value
3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#168190
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
III
GROS ARGE
TRIP MAG
DVC LIT
1664

Comment

Iger V.664.1.a

Iger V.664.1.b
Pictures: © WCN


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Iger V.665.1.a

Iger V.665.1.b
Pictures: © WCN



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Interesting fact

The Jan II Kazimierz Waza (Wilno) 1664-1665 Trojak / 3 Grosze coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The country was facing political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges, which led to a shortage of coinage and a need for new currency. As a result, this coin was minted with a unique design and silver content to address the shortage and stabilize the economy. Despite the challenges of its time, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the resilience of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.