© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Poznań; P mint mark
| Silver (.844) | 2.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1601 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#97329 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Two line inscription. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart (lion) arms divide mint mark and two digit date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROS ARG
TRIP R PO
P 98
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triples regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
The main Poznan 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 P.98.3.a Mint mark P right of shield.
Iger P.98.4.a Mint mark P left of shield
Pictures: © skeletonwizard8 (CC BY-NC-SA)
Iger P.99.1.a
Iger P.99.1.b
Iger P.99.1.c
Pictures: © WCN
Iger P.99.1.d
Iger P.00.2 Mintmark P to left of eagle
Iger P.00.3 Mintmark P to left of eagle, and letter O to right of Lithuanian rider
Iger P.01.2 Mintmark P to left of eagle.
Iger P.01.3 Obverse bust within inner circle. Mintmark P to left of eagle.
© Antykwariat Michael Miemczyk
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was a period of religious turmoil, with the Protestant Reformation gaining traction and the Catholic Church fighting to maintain its influence. Additionally, the Commonwealth was facing military threats from neighboring countries, including Russia and Sweden. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the time, featuring a detailed portrait of Sigismund III Vasa and an intricate design that showcases the skill of the mint's engravers.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1599 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa (Poznań; P mint mark) 1598-1601 coin.
