© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak - August III Sas Lipsk
| Billon (.288 silver) | 2.16 g | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Augustus III (1734-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1753-1756 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.288 silver) |
| Weight | 2.16 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#130740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered Poland-Lithuania arms in oval, Saxony Albertine arms in center, sprigs around and value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROM IMP ARCHIM ET ELECT 1754
3
Translation: ...Arch and Elector of the Holy ROman Empire
Comment
Iger Li.53.2Iger Li.54.1a
Punch 1:
Punch 2:
Picture: WCN
Punch 3:
Picture: WCN
Iger Li.54.1b
Iger Li.54.1c
Iger Li.54.1d
Iger Li.56.1
Interesting fact
The August III Sas (Lipsk) 1753-1756 Trojak coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of August III, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1733 until his death in 1763. During his reign, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth was facing significant challenges, including the rise of neighboring powers such as Russia and Prussia, as well as internal conflicts and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Trojak coin remained a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the region, and its design has become a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
