© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Wschowa; rose, Lewart arms and trefoil
| Silver (.844) | 2.37 g |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1596-1598 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in ROman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, rose, Lewart arms dividing initials I F, and trefoil
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GROS ARG
TRIP REG
POLONIAE
I (_) F
Unabridged legend: Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae
Translation: Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
The main Wschowa 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 W.96.1a
Iger W.96.1b
Iger W.96.1c
Pictures: © WCN
Iger W.96.1d
Iger W.96.2a
Iger W.96.2b
Iger W.96.2c
Iger W.97.1a
Iger W.97.1b
Iger W.97.1c
Iger W.97.1d
Iger W.97.1e
Iger W.97.1f
Iger W.97.1g
Iger W.97.1h
Iger W.97.2a
Iger W.97.2b
Iger W.97.3a
Iger W.97.3b
Iger W.98.1a
Iger W.98.1b
Iger W.98.1c
Interesting fact
The Sigismund III Vasa coin was minted during a time of great change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It was during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632. During his reign, he implemented many reforms, including the creation of a new currency system, which led to the minting of this coin. The coin's design features the Lewart arms and trefoil, which were symbols of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.
