3 Groschens - Stephen VIII Type Ib

€446,013.00
IssuerMoldavia
Year1589 (1595)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value3 Groschens
CurrencyGroschen (1375-1665)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.43 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MBR#810
Obverse descriptionOn top, three coat of arms of Poland, Vasa family and Lithuania. In the middle text and on the bottom `Przegonia` shield with initials I - D and 15 - 89
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGROSARG TRIPREG POLOИIE I - D 15 - 89
(Translation: Three silver groschens of the kingdom of Poland)
Reverse descriptionBust with crown looking right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSTEPII*BOIBOD*MOL*DOB*
(Translation: Voivode Stephen of Moldavia [...])
Edge
Mint
Mintage1589 (1595)  - -
Catalog ID1267768880
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