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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Olkusz; Przegonia shield, I D
| Silver (.844) | 2.37 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1590 |
| 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#63518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Three line inscription. At top value in Roman numerals, Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. At bottom, Przegonia arms divides initials I D and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROS · ARG
TRIP · REG
POLONIÆ
I D
15 89
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
The main Olkusz subtypes and dates are grouped in the catalog according to the arms, initials and other marks at the bottom of the reverse.The minor variants for each date are described below.
Iger O.88.5a Obverse, large bust and Sigismund's title ends with DES S. Reverse, I D above shield.
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Iger O.88.5b
Iger O.88.6a
Iger O.88.6b Obverse large bust, and titles end with M D L (or variant). Reverse, I D above shield
© Antykwariat Michael Niemczyk
Iger O.88.6c
Iger O.88.6d
Iger O.88.6e
Iger O.88.7a As O.88.6 but with small initials CR at end of obverse legend, above crown.
Iger O.88.8a Obverse smaller bust. Reverse, shield divides both I D and 15 88
© Antykwariat Michael Niemczyk
Iger O.88.8b
Iger O.88.8c
Iger O.88.8d
Iger O.88.9a Obverse smaller bust, and # symbol at end of legend above crown. Reverse, shield divides both I D and 15 88
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczny
Iger O.88.9b
Iger O.88.9c
Iger O.88.9d
Iger O.89.1a Similar to O.88.9
Iger O.89.1b
Iger O.89.1c
Iger O.89.1d
Iger O.90.1a Similar to O.88.9
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique shield design on the reverse side, known as the "Przegonia shield," which was used by Sigismund III Vasa, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, during his reign.
