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

Lublin; Lewart and Topór arms, IF

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
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver (.844)
Shape Round
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.37
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued in 1595. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right. (Zygmunt 3, by God's grace King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse
Inscription in three lines. Above, value in Roman numerals above Polish eagle, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart shield divides IF, Topór (axe) shield divides two digit date, lion with axe at right. (Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1595  — Iger L.95.1
1595  — Iger L.95.2

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