Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Ternar - Sigismund III Vasa, 1591
Olkusz mint
Information
Country
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency
First Zloty
(1573 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
3 Deniers
Year
1591
Ruler
Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza)
(1587–1632)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.57
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
3 Deniers from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued in 1591. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.57 g.
- Obverse
- 'Sheaf' of the Vasa dynasty with the denomination above it. Lettering around it. (Sigismund III, by God's grace King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania.)
- Reverse
- Crowned emblems of Poland and Lithuania in shields and a smaller shield below and between them. One half of the date left of the crown, the other on the right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1591 IF | — |
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