Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Trojak / 3 Grosze - Zygmunt III Waza, 1595 – 1596

Wschowa; rose, Lewart and Lauffert 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 1595 – 1596
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver (.844)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.37
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1595 to 1596. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right. Two-digit date at end of legend. (Zygmunt III by God's grace King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, rose, Lewart arms dividing initials IF and Lauffert arms. (Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1596  Iger W.96.3a
1596  Iger W.96.3b
1595  Iger W.95.2a
1595  Iger W.95.2aa
1595  Iger W.95.4a
1595  Iger W.95.4b
1595  Iger W.95.4c
1595  Iger W.95.5a
1595  Iger W.95.5b
1595  Iger W.95.5c
1595  Iger W.95.6a
1595  Iger W.95.6b
1595  Iger W.95.6c
1595  Iger W.95.6d
ND (1595-1596)  Iger W.bd.3
ND (1595-1596)  Iger W.bd.4

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