© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Bydgoszcz; Lewart, rose and Radwan shields
| Silver | 2.37 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1598 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines ending with two digit date. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart shield divides IF, rose shield divides HR and Radwan shield divides SC
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS ARG
TRIP.REG
POLON 96
I (_) F S (_) C
H (_) R
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.96.2
Iger B.96.3
Iger B.97.1
Iger B.97.2
Iger B.97.3
Iger B.98.1
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin, minted between 1596 and 1598, was the first coin to feature the image of a Polish king. It was a significant departure from the previous coins of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which had typically featured the coat of arms of the Commonwealth or the image of a saint. The introduction of the king's image on the coin was a symbol of the growing power and influence of the Polish monarchy during that time.
