Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Trojak / 3 Grosze - Zygmunt III Waza, 1588 – 1590

Poznań; Przegonia shield, I D

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 – 1590
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 1588 to 1590. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right. (Zygmunt III, 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, Przegonia () arms divide initials I D, crossed hooks at left and two digit date to right. (Silver triple grossus of the Kingdom of Poland 
(15) 89)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1590  — Iger P.90.1
1590  — Iger P.90.2
1589  — Iger P.89.1.a
1589  — Iger P.89.1.b
1589  — Iger P.89.2.a
1588  — Iger P.88.1
1588  — Iger P.88.2
1588  — Iger P.88.3
1588  — Iger P.88.4
1588  — Iger P.88.5

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