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

Lublin; Lewart 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 1597
Ruler Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587–1632)
Composition Silver (.844)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.37
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groschens from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued in 1597. Struck in Silver (.844). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.37 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust left. (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 that divides two-digit date, Wasa arms and Lithuanian rider. Below, Lewart arms divides third line of legend and initials IF. (Silver three grossus of the Kingdom of Poland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1597  IF — Iger L.97.14
1597  IF — Iger L.97.17
1597  IF — Iger L.97.18
1597  IF — Iger L.97.19

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