Duchy of Livonia 3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa, 1588 – 1589

Riga; short beard

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Livonia Duchy of Livonia
Currency Thaler (1581 – 1629)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa
Year 1588 – 1589
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 2.41
Diameter (mm) 21.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa from Duchy of Livonia. Issued from 1588 to 1589. Struck in Silver. Measures 21.9 mm and weighs 2.41 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing right with a short beard surrounded by legend.
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys surrounded by stacked legend.
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1589  — 67%
1588  — 53%

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