Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Trojak / 3 Grosze - Zygmunt III Waza, 1596 – 1598

Bydgoszcz; Lewart, rose and Radwan shields

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Groschens
Year 1596 – 1598
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.37
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1596 to 1598. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right. (Zygmunt III, by God's grace King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse
Inscription in three lines ending with two digit date. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart shield divides IF, rose shield divides HR and Radwan shield divides SC (Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1598  — Iger B.98.1
1597  — Iger B.97.1
1597  — Iger B.97.2
1597  — Iger B.97.3
1596  — Iger B.96.2
1596  — Iger B.96.3

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