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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Poznań; Przegonia shield, I D
| 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 | 1588-1590 |
| 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#144581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Przegonia () arms divide initials I D, crossed hooks at left and two digit date to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
. GROS . ARG.
TRIP . REG .
. POLONIA .
I [ ] D 89
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation:
Silver triple grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
(15) 89
Comment
Mint: Poznań - Poznan - Posnanie - Posen - Познань - 波茲南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.88.1 Large bust. Date to left of shield reverse (very rare)
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatczny
Iger P.88.2 Normal bust. Date to left of shield reverse
© Dom Aukcyny Numimarket
Iger P.88.3 Normal bust, tall crown with lilies. Date to right of shield reverse
© Antykwariat Michael Niemczyk
Iger P.88.4 Normal bust, crown with rosettes. Date to right of shield reverse.
© Antykwariat Michael Niemczyk
Iger P.88.5 Larger bust, crown with lilies. Date to right of shield reverse
Iger P.89.1.a Obverse crown with rosettes, and stubbly beard composed of dots. Reverse POLONIA
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Iger P.89.1.b Obverse same. Reverse POLONIAE
Iger P.89.2.a Obverse bust with longer beard. Reverse POLONIAE
© Salon Numizmatyczny Mateus Wojcicki
Iger P.90.1 Obverse crown with roses with arches between
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatczny
Iger P.90.2 Obverse crown with only roses
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
The other 1590 Poznan types have initials IF reverse.
Interesting fact
The Trojak/3 Grosze coin was issued during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. This coin was minted in Poznań, which is a city located in western Poland, and it features the Przegonia shield on one side and the royal coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver (.844) and weighs 2.37 grams. It's interesting to note that this coin was issued during a time of great change and political upheaval in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, as it was facing threats from neighboring powers and struggling with internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region.
