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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak gdański - Sigismund I the Old Gdańsk
| Silver | 2.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1535-1546 |
| Value | Trojak = 3 Grosze |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#144317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines, date divided by crowned Gdańsk city arms below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROSS AR
TRIP CIVI
GEDANEN
15 (_) 39
Translation: Three silver groats of the city of Gdańsk
Comment
While many small variations in design, spelling and punctuation are known, two main subtypes are differentiated by Sigismund's portrait.1535-1537, portrait with crown over hair
1537-1545, portrait with crown over cap
Iger G.35.1.a
Iger G.35.1.b
Iger G.35.1.c
Iger G.35.1.d
Iger G.35.1.e
Iger G.36.1.a
Iger G.36.2.a
Iger G.36.2.b
Iger G.36.2.c
Iger G.36.2.d
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Iger G.36.2.e
Iger G.36.2.f
Iger G.36.2.g
Iger G.36.2.h
Iger G.36.2.i
Iger G.36.2.j
Iger G.36.2.k
Iger G.36.2.l
Iger G.37.1.a
Iger G.37.1.b
Iger G.37.1.c
Iger G.37.1.d
Iger G.37.2.a
Iger G.37.2.b
Iger G.37.2.c
Iger G.37.2.d
Iger G.37.2.e
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Iger G.37.2.f
Iger G.38.1.a
Iger G.38.1.b
Iger G.38.1.c
Iger G.38.1.d
Iger G.38.1.e
Iger G.38.1.f
Iger G.38.1.g
Iger G.38.1.h
Iger G.38.1.i
Iger G.38.1.j
Iger G.38.1.k
Iger G.38.1.l
Iger G.38.1.m
Iger G.39.1.
Punch 1 crown without the cross
Pictures: © WCN
Punch 2 crown with the cross
Pictures: © WCN
Iger G.39.1.a
Iger G.39.1.b
Iger G.39.1.c
Iger G.39.1.d
Punch 1: CIVI with dot
(_) SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV
* III *
GROSS.AR
TRIP:CIVI.
GEDANEN
Punch 2:
Pictures: © WCN
(_) SIGIS.I.REX.POLO.DO.TO.PRV
* III *
GROSS.AR
TRIP:CIVI
GEDANEN
Iger G.39.1.e
Iger G.39.1.f
Iger G.39.1.g
Iger G.39.1.h
Iger G.39.1.i
Iger G.39.1.j
Iger G.39.1.k
Iger G.39.1.l
Iger G.39.1.m
Iger G.39.1.n
Iger G.40.1.a
Iger G.40.1.b
Iger G.40.1.c
Iger G.40.1.d
Iger G.40.1.e
Iger G.40.1.f
Iger G.46.1.a
Iger G.46.1.b
Iger G.46.1.c
Iger G.46.1.d
Iger G.46.1.e
Interesting fact
The Trojak gdański was a silver coin minted in the city of Gdańsk during the reign of Sigismund I the Old, who was the King of Poland from 1506 to 1548. The coin was introduced in 1535 and was used until 1546. It weighed 2.7 grams and had a diameter of approximately 19 millimeters. The obverse side of the coin featured an image of the king, while the reverse side had an image of the Polish eagle. The Trojak gdański was an important coin during its time, as it was used for everyday transactions and was also used as a form of payment for merchants and traders. Today, the coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
