Duchy of Livonia 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa, 1620 – 1624

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Livonia Duchy of Livonia
Currency Thaler (1581 – 1629)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa
Year 1620 – 1624
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.13
Diameter (mm) 18.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa from Duchy of Livonia. Issued from 1620 to 1624. Struck in Billon. Measures 18.2 mm and weighs 1.13 g.

Obverse
Crowned four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend. (Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux LivoniaeSigismund III Vasa, with God's grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livonia)
Reverse
Cross on orb containing value, above symbol, and separating date, all surrounded by legend. (Moneta Nova Civitatis RigensisNew coin of the city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1624  — (16)24; Circled bull beneath orb 74%
1620  — (16)Z0, Crossed keys beneath orb 13%
1620  — (16)Z0, Crossed keys beneath orb and running fox at the end of the reverse legend 7%
1620  — (16)Z0; Running fox beneath orb 13%

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