© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Trojak pruski - Sigismund I the Old Toruń
| Silver | 2.56 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Poland |
|---|---|
| King | Sigismund I the Old (Zygmunt I Stary) (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1528-1535 |
| Value | Trojak = 3 Grosze |
| Currency | First Złoty (1526-1572) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#182860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
III
GROSSVS
ARGENTE
TRIPLEX
PRVSSIE
1534
Comment
Iger T.28.1.a // Kopicki 3092Iger T.29.1.a // Kopicki 3093
Iger T.29.1.b
Iger T.29.1.c
Iger T.29.1.d
Iger T.30.1.a // Kopicki 3094
Iger T.30.1.b
Iger T.30.2.a // Kopicki 3095
Iger T.30.2.b
Iger T.30.2.c
Iger T.30.2.d
Iger T.30.2.e
Iger T.32.1.a // Kopicki 3096
Iger T.32.1.b
Iger T.34.1.a // Kopicki 3098
Pictures: © WCN
Iger T.34.1.b
Iger T.34.1.c
Iger T.34.2.a // Kopicki 3097
Iger T.34.2.b
Iger T.35.1.a // Kopicki 3099
Iger T.35.1.b
Interesting fact
The Trojak pruski coin was used as a means of payment in the Kingdom of Poland during the reign of Sigismund I the Old (1528-1535). It was made of silver and weighed 2.56 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the coin was widely accepted and used in trade, reflecting the strong economy and trade networks of the Kingdom of Poland during the 16th century.
