Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Olkusz
| Silver | 2.01 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1590-1591 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Value in Roman numerals at the top. Below, coat of arms of Sigismund III Vasa in crowned square shield, flanked by crowned eagle (coat of arms of Poland) to the left and rider raising sword (coat of arms of Lithuania) to the right. Inscription in three lines below. Lewart coat of arms in ornate oval shield below, dividing initials and year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS ✦ ARG
TRIP ✦ REG
POLONIÆ
I F
15 91
Unabridged legend: Grossus argentum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
Treasurer of the crown: Jana Firleja (I F initials)
Mint master: Mikołaja Hevela de Colpino
Mint mark: Њ
Iger O.90.2a
Iger O.90.3a
Iger O.90.3b
Iger O.90.3c
Iger O.90.3d
Punch 2 mint mark in crown
SIG III D G REX P M D LIT
Iger O.90.3e
Iger O.90.3f
Iger O.90.3g
Iger O.90.3h
Variety Iger# O.91.3.a:
Obverse: crown varieties exist
Obverse legend: SIG III D G REX POL M D L Њ
Variety Iger# O.91.3.b:
Obverse: Rounded crown top with four half arches
Obverse legend: SIG III D G REX POL M D LIT Њ
© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki
Variety Iger# O.91.3.c:
Mint mark: Њ (tilted 45°)
Obverse legend: SIG III D G REX POL M D LIT Њ (mint mark tilted 45°)
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Variety Iger# O.91.3.d:
Obverse: Crown with accolade profile pointing up and velvet inlay
Obverse legend: SIG III D G REX POL M D LIT Њ
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Variety Iger# O.91.2.a:
Obverse: Wide bust with round crown top
Obverse legend: SIG III D G REX POL M D L Њ
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa (Olkusz) 1590-1591 Trojak / 3 Grosze coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was the first coin to feature the image of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania at the time. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity between Poland and Lithuania, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Commonwealth. Despite its small size, the coin was made of silver, which gave it a high value and made it a popular trade item. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
