Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Kraków; late type
| Silver (.813) | 1.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1624 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.813) |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals, Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian Vytis dividing date. Below, Sas arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
1624
GROS.ARGE
TRIP.REGN
POLONI
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Comment
Iger K.18.1.a Reverse POL OLO
Iger K.18.1.b Obverse: SIG III, Reverse: POLONI
Pictures: © WCN
Iger K.18.1.c Obverse: SIGI III
Iger K.18.1.d Obverse: SIGIS III
Iger K.19.1.a Reverse: POLONI
Iger K.19.1.b Reverse: POTONI
Iger K.19.1.c Reverse: 16+8
Iger K.20.1.a Obverse legend runs continuously
Iger K.20.1.b Gap in obverse legend between DG and REX
Iger K.21.1.a
Iger K.22.1.a
Obverse: Reverse:
Pictures: ©gebiki
Iger K.22.1.b Reverse REGNI (in place of REGN)
Iger K.23.1.a SIG:III.D:G.REX.POL.MDL
Iger K.23.1.b SIGS.III.D.G.REX.POLO MDL
Iger K.23.1.c SIGIS.III.D.G.REX.POL.MDL
Iger K.23.1.d SIGIS.III.D.G.REX.POLO MDL
Iger K.24.1.a Reverse: GROS ARG
Iger K.24.1.b Reverse: GROS ARGE
Pictures: © WCN
Iger K.bd.1.a
Iger K.bd.1.b
Iger K.bd.1.c
Iger K.bd.1.d
Iger K.bd.1.e
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was used as a means of payment in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during a time of great cultural and artistic flourishing, particularly in the city of Krakow. The coin's design features an image of King Sigismund III Vasa, who was a prominent patron of the arts and a supporter of the Counter-Reformation movement. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after form of currency during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1621 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1622 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1623 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1624 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa (Kraków; late type) 1618-1624 coin.
