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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Lublin; Lewart arms, IF, lion
| Silver (.844) | 2.37 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1595-1597 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart shield divides IF, lion with axe divides two digit date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS . ARG .
TRIP . REG .
POLONI
I [ ] F 9 6
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver triple 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.95.3 Obverse, king wears wide collar. Reverse 9 I () F 5
Iger L.95.4 Obverse, king wears thin collar. Reverse 9 I () F 5
Iger L.95.5 Obverse, king wears wide collar. Reverse I over 95 () F
Iger L.95.6 Obverse, king wears thin collar. Reverse I over 9 () F over 5
Iger L.96.1.a Obverse, king wears thin collar. Rev: Reverse 9 I () F over 6
Iger L.96.2.a Obverse, king wears thin collar. Rev: Reverse I over 9 () F over 6
Iger L.96.3.a Obverse, king wears wide collar. Rev: Reverse I over 9 () F over 6
Iger L.96.3.b
Iger L.96.4.a Obverse, king wears wide and thicker collar. Rev: Reverse I over 9 () F over 6
Iger L.96.5.a Obverse, king wears thicker collar. Rev: Reverse I () F over 9 6
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Iger L.96.5.b
Iger L.96.5.c
Iger L.96.5.d
Iger L.96.6.a Obverse, king wears thin collar. Rev: Reverse I () F over 96
Iger L.96.6.b
Iger L.96.7.a Obverse, king wears thick collar. Rev: Reverse I () F over 96
Iger L.96.7.b
Iger L.96.7.c
Iger L.96.7.d
Iger L.96.8.a
Iger L.97.1
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trojak / 3 Grosze coin is that it features the image of King Sigismund III Vasa, who was the last king of Poland to be crowned in the Wawel Cathedral in Krakow.
