Trojak litewski / 3 Groschens - Stephen Báthory Wilno
| Silver (.844) | 2.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1586 |
| Value | 3 Groschens (Trojak) (0.1) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#352296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines with date above divided by Bathory family arms. At top, Polish eagle, value (III) and Lithuanian rider
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
15 (_) 81
GROS ARG
TRIP M D
LIT
Unabridged legend: Grossi argenti triplex magni ducatus Lithuaniae
Translation: Silver three grossi of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Alternative names: Trojak litewski, trečiokas
SUbtypes and variants are described below.
For 1580, subtype V.80.1 has the bust dividing the legend below, and legend starting starting at 6:00
Iger V.80.1a Obv: STEP D G REX PO M D LIT Rev: Trefoils between GROS*ARG and TRIP*MD
Iger V.80.1b
Iger V.80.1c Obv: As above. Rev: Trefoils GROS*ARG*, TRIP*M*D* and LIT VA
Iger V.80.1d Obv: As above. Rev: Trefoils to left of eagle and right of knight, and in lettering
© Antykwariat Michal Niemczyk
Iger V.80.1e Obv: STEP D G REX POL M D LI
Iger V.80.1f Obv: STEP D G REX POL M D LIT
Iger V.80.1g Obv: STEPH D G REX PO M D LI
Subtype V.80.2 has the bust dividing the legend above, and the legend starting at 12:00.
Iger V.80.2a Obv: STEP D G REX POL M D LI
© Antykwariat Michal Niemczyk
Iger V.80.2b Obv: STEP D G REX POL M D LI Rev: trefoil after LIT VA
Iger V.80.2c OBV: STEP D G REX PO M D LIT
Iger V.81.2a Obv: STEPH D G REX PO M D L Rev: GROS ARG / TRIP M D
Iger V.81.2b Obv: As above. Rev:
Iger V.81.2c Obv: As above. Rev: GROS ARG /TRIP M D / LIT, punctuation with rings
Pictures: WCN
Iger V.81.2d Obv: As above. Rev: GROS ARG/ TRIP M D / LITV, punctuation with rings
Iger V.81.2e Obv: As above. Rev: GROS ARG/ TRIP M D / LITV, no punctuation with rings
Iger V.81.2f Obv: As above. Rev: GROS ARG/ TRIP M D / LITVA, punctuation with rings
Iger V.81.2g Obv: STEPHAN D G REX PO M D L
Iger V.83.2a
Pictures: Grinya
Iger V.84.1a
Iger V.84.1b
Iger V.84.1c
Iger V.84.1d
Iger V.84.1e
Iger V.84.1f
Iger V.84.2a
Iger V.85.1a
Iger V.85.1b
Iger V.86.1a
Iger V.86.1b
Iger V.86.1c
Pictures: © WCN
Iger V.86.1d
Iger V.86.1e
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trojak litewski / 3 Groschens - Stephen Báthory (Wilno) 1580-1586 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Stephen Báthory, who was a prominent figure in Polish-Lithuanian history and played a significant role in the Commonwealth's political and military affairs.
