Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1599-1600 front Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1599-1600 back
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa (Wilno) 1599-1600 photo
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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno

 
Silver 2.25 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1599-1600
Value
3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.25 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#125303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.III.
GROSARG
TRIP MDL
16 (_) 00

Comment

Iger V.99.1a
Iger V.99.1b


Iger V.00.1a

Interesting fact

The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was the first coin to feature the image of King Sigismund III Vasa, who ruled from 1587 to 1632. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the king's power and authority, and it was widely used throughout the Commonwealth. Despite its small size, the coin played a significant role in the economy of the time and remains a valuable collector's item today.