Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Trojak / 3 Grosze - Zygmunt III Waza, 1588

Olkusz; royal arms

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Groschens
Year 1588
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver (.844)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.37
Diameter (mm) 20.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued in 1588. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned large bust right. (Zygmunt III by God's grace King of Poland, Crown Prince of Sweden)
Reverse
Crowned, quartered arms of Poland-Lithuania with small Vasa arms in center divides date in two lines. Initials I D in arms. (Grand Duke of Lithuania, Russia, Prussia, Masovia, etc.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1588  — Iger O.88.1a
1588  — Iger O.88.2a
1588  — Iger O.88.2b
1588  — Iger O.88.2c
1588  — Iger O.88.2d
1588  — Iger O.88.3a
1588  — Iger O.88.3b
1588  — Iger O.88.4a
1588  — Iger O.88.4b

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