Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Trojak / 3 Grosze - Zygmunt III Waza, 1592 – 1594

Malbork; ring and triangle

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Groschens
Year 1592 – 1594
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver (.844)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.37
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1592 to 1594. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right. Lewart shield below bust, dividing legend. (Zygmunt III, b God's grace King Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, two digit date flanked by ring and triangle. (Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1594  — Iger M.94.1.a Punch 1 28%
1594  — Iger M.94.1.a Punch 2 17%
1594  — Iger M.94.1.a Punch 3 7%
1594  — Iger M.94.1.b 21%
1594  — Iger M.94.2.a
1593  — Iger M.93.1.a 7%
1593  — Iger M.93.1.b 10%
1592  — Iger M.92.1.a 14%
1592  — Iger M.92.1.aa 3%
1592  — Iger M.92.1.b 10%

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