Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Trojak / 3 Grosze - Zygmunt III Waza, 1597 – 1598

Lublin; Lewart arms, IF, MR

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Groschens
Year 1597 – 1598
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver (.844)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.37
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1597 to 1598. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 20 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right. (Zygmunt 3, by God's grace, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse
Two line inscription with date at end of second line. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart arms divides IF, MR monogram at right. (Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1598  IF — Iger L.98.1a
1597  IF — Iger L.97.23
1597  IF — Iger L.97.24
1597  IF — Iger L.97.25

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