© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Malbork; ring and triangle
| 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 | 1592-1594 |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, two digit date flanked by ring and triangle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS ARG
TRIP REG
POLONI
(_)93(_)
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
Iger M.92.1.aPictures: © tdziemia
Iger M.92.1.aa not in catalog
Pictures: © tdziemia
Iger M.92.1.b
Pictures" © Heritage Auctions
Iger M.93.1a
Iger M.93.1b
Iger M.94.1a : Full O in GROS, and full ring
Punch 1
SIGISM III D:G (_) REX PO∙M D∙L
Punch 2
∙SIGISM III∙D:G (_) REX ∙PO M∙ D∙L∙
Punch 3
· SIGISM · III · D : G (_) REX PO M · D · L ·
© mikeglennmilner
Iger M.94.1b : Full O in GROS, half ring
∙SIGISM III∙D:G
Iger M.94.2a : Half O in GROS, full ring
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was during Sigismund's reign that the Commonwealth adopted the Swedish system of coinage, which is why this coin has a unique design and composition compared to other coins minted in the region during that time.
