© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz; Lewart arms, B mint mark
| Silver (.844) | 2.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1601 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#185121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
INscription in two lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart arms divides two digit date and B mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS ARG
TRI R PO
99 (_) B
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
The main Bydgoszcz subtypes and dates are grouped in the catalog according to the arms, initials and mintmark at the bottom of the reverse.The minor variants for each date are described below.
Iger B.98.5
Iger B.98.6
Iger B.98.7
Iger B.99.1.a
Iger B.99.2.a
Iger B.99.2.b
Iger B.99.2.c
Pictures: © WCN
Iger B.00.1
Iger B.01.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trojak / 3 Grosze coin is that it was minted during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. He was a member of the powerful Vasa dynasty, which played a significant role in Polish and Lithuanian history. The coin's design features the Lewart arms and the B mint mark, indicating that it was minted in Bydgoszcz, a city in northern Poland. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
