© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Lublin; Lewart, IF, III below Vasa arms
1597 year| Silver (.844) | 2.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1597 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines, two digit date at end of last line. Above, Polish eagle, Waza arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart arms divides I F.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS ARG
TRIPL REG
POLONI 97
I ( ) F
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triples regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
The distinguishing difference of this subtype is that the value (III) reverse is below the Waza arms, not above.Iger L.97.11
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trojak / 3 Grosze coin is that it was issued 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 Vasa arms, which were a symbol of the king's power and influence.
