3 Groschens - Stephen VIII Type IIa

€446,019.00
IssuerMoldavia
Year1595
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value3 Groschens
CurrencyGroschen (1375-1665)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.20 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MBR#811
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 ID.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGROSARG TRIPREG POLOИIE ID
(Translation: Three silver groschens of the kingdom of Poland.)
Reverse descriptionKnight who has on its chest a shield with the auroch`s head, in its left hand holds a sword or lance and in the right hand a banner.
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse letteringІѠСТЄФА ВОЄВОДА БЖЮ
(Translation: Me, voivode Stephen by God`s grace.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1595)  - -
Catalog ID2643586520
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