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

Bydgoszcz; Lewart arms, IF, B mint mark

Obverse Reverse

Information

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

Description

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

Obverse
Crowned bust right. (Zygmunt III, by God's grace King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse
Inscription in two lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart shield divides initials I F and two digit date, with mint mark B to right. (Silver triple grossus of the Kingdom of Poland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1598 B — Iger B.98.2
1598 B — Iger B.98.3
1598 B — Iger B.98.4

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