3 Groschens - Stephen VIII Type IIa

Issuer Moldavia
Year 1595
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Groschens
Currency Groschen (1375-1665)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.20 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) MBR#811
Obverse description On 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering GROSARG TRIPREG POLOИIE ID
(Translation: Three silver groschens of the kingdom of Poland.)
Reverse description Knight 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 script Cyrillic
Reverse lettering ІѠСТЄФА ВОЄВОДА БЖЮ
(Translation: Me, voivode Stephen by God`s grace.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1595) - -
Numisquare ID 2643586520
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