Trojak elbląski - August III Sas (Elbląg) 1763 front Trojak elbląski - August III Sas (Elbląg) 1763 back
Trojak elbląski - August III Sas (Elbląg) 1763 photo
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Trojak elbląski - August III Sas Elbląg

1763 year
Silver 1.25 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Augustus III (1734-1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1763
Value
3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#123405
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GROSSUS TRIPLEX ELBINGENSIS
3
F -L -S

Comment

Iger E.63.2.a
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk


Iger E.63.2.b
Iger E.63.2.c
Iger E.63.2.d

Interesting fact

The August III Sas (Elbląg) 1763 coin was minted during the reign of August III, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1733 to 1763. This coin was used as a means of payment during his reign, and its design features the king's portrait on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. Despite its age, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors today, making them a unique piece of history.