1623 Poland ~ 3 Groschens ~ Silver Coin - Sigismund III Vasa

Description: 1623 Poland ~ 3 Groschens ~ Silver Coin - Sigismund III Vasa – KM# 31 ~ VFItem Description Issuer: Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth King: Sigismund III Vasa (Zygmunt III Waza) (1587-1632) 3 Groschens (Trojak) Year: 1623 Series minted 1618-1624 Part of the First Zloty currency system (1573-1795) Material: Silver (.813 fineness) Weight: 1.88 g Thickness: 1mm Diameter: 20 mm Mint: Kraków, Poland References: N#22123, KM#31, Gum-1138, variation Iger K.23.1.a, Kop#1227This coin is in VF conditionFrom the collection of W M RosenblumObverse:Crowned bust of Sigismund III facingright. Latin inscription: SIG.III.D.G.REX.POL.MDL Reverse:Inscription in three lines with value in Roman numerals (III). Polish eagle, Wasa arms, and Lithuanian Vytis dividing date. Sas arms below. Latin inscription: GROS.ARGE TRIP.REGN POLONI (Grossus argenteum triplex regni Poloniae)Historical Context:This dime-sized coin was minted during the reign of Sigismund III Vasa, a pivotal figure in Central European history. As King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1587 to 1632, Sigismund III presided over the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the height of its territorial extent and cultural influence. His reign marked a period of significant artistic and architectural development, known as the Polish Baroque. However, it was also a time of increasing tensions with Sweden and the Ottoman Empire, setting the stage for future conflicts that would shape the region's geopolitical landscape. Ships USPS Ground Advantage unless otherwise arranged. Coin will be carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival.Check rates for international shipping,

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