© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Wilno
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1597 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15 ( III ) 96
GROS ARG
TRIP MDL
Comment
Iger V.96.2Iger V.97.1
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 a king, Sigismund III Vasa, who ruled from 1587 to 1632. This was a significant departure from previous coins, which had featured the Polish eagle or other symbols. The introduction of the king's image on the coin was a sign of the growing power and influence of the monarchy in the region.
