1593, Poland, Sigismund III Vasa. Silver 3 Groszy.

Triple Groszy

3 groszy silver coin, issued by Sigismund III Vasa

Coins of Poland, Rare Triple Groszy - 3 groszy silver coin, issued by Sigismund III Vasa during 1593 and struck at the Olkusz mint.

Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Sigismund III Vasa in ruff right.
Legend: SIG . 3 . DG . REX . POLONI . MD . LIT . +

Reverse: White Eagle and Knight Vytis flank tiny city Arms, 3-line denomination.
Legend: / III / (white eagle) (shield) (rider) / GROS . ARG . TR / IPR . EG . POLO / . NIAE . 9 . 3 . / I .( (lion shield) . F .

Mint Place: Olkusz (Ilkenau)
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 2.42 gram of Silver
Reference: Iger O.93.3.d. R1 - rated variety with cross at the end of the obverse legend.