© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Lublin; Lewart and Topór arms, IF
1595 year| Silver (.844) | 2.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1595 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart shield divides IF, Topór (axe) shield divides two digit date, lion with axe at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROS : ARG
TRIP : REG
POLONIAE
I (_) F
9 (_) 5
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland.
Comment
The main Lublin 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 L.95.1 Two digit date divided by base of Wasa arms
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Iger L.95.2 (Main photos)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trojak / 3 Grosze coin is that it features the coat of arms of both the Polish and Lithuanian kingdoms, symbolizing the unity between the two nations. The Lewart and Topór arms on the coin represent the Polish side, while the Sigismund III Vasa portrait represents the Lithuanian side. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early Polish-Lithuanian coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
