Duchy of Livonia 3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa, 1590 – 1600
Riga; long and pointed beard
Information
Country
Duchy of Livonia
Duchy of Livonia
Currency
Thaler
(1581 – 1629)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa
Year
1590 – 1600
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza)
(1587–1632)
Composition
Silver (.844)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.09
Diameter (mm)
21.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa from Duchy of Livonia. Issued from 1590 to 1600. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 21.2 mm and weighs 2.09 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing right with a longer, pointed beard surrounded by legend. (Sigismund III , with God's grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia)
- Reverse
- Castle under crossed keys divides date and first line in four line inscription; value at top in Roman numerals. (Silver triple grossus of the city of Riga)
- Edge
- Smooth.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | — | — | — | — | 6% | ||
| 1599 | — | — | — | — | 8% | ||
| 1598 | — | — | — | € 41,00 | 15% | ||
| 1597 | — | — | — | — | 16% | ||
| 1596 | — | — | — | — | 14% | ||
| 1596 | — | — | — | — | (15)96 | 1.7% | |
| 1595 | — | — | — | — | 10% | ||
| 1595 | — | — | — | — | (15)95 | 0.9% | |
| 1594 | — | € 60,00 | — | — | 15% | ||
| 1593 | — | — | — | € 50,00 | 17% | ||
| 1592 | — | — | — | — | 159Z | 12% | |
| 1591 | — | — | — | — | 13% | ||
| 1590 | — | — | € 16,00 | — | 14% |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.