© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno
| Silver | 2.26 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1603 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#123101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GRO ARG
TRI M D L
16 (_) 01
V
Comment
Iger V.01.1aSIG III D – G. R. P. M. D. L.
Iger V.01.1b
Iger V.01.2a
Iger V.01.2b
Iger V.01.2c
Iger V.01.2d
Punch 1:
SIG III. D –.G. R. PO. M D L
Punch 2: --- obverse of Iger V.01.2f but different reverse
SIG III D. – G. R. PO. M. D. L.
ex.1
ex.2
Iger V.01.2e
Iger V.01.2f
Iger V.01.2g
Iger V.01.3a
Iger V.01.4a
Iger V.01.4b
Iger V.02.1
Iger V.02.2
Iger V.03.1
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 struggling to maintain its influence. Additionally, the Commonwealth was facing military threats from neighboring countries, which led to increased taxation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Sigismund III Vasa coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the strength and resilience of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth during this time.
