3 Grossus - Sigismund III Vasa Riga, long and pointed beard

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1590-1600
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Silver (.844)
Weight 2.09 g
Diameter 21.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8184, Haljak II#1025, Fed#661, Gum#1450-1456, Ig#R.90 - R.00
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right with a longer, pointed beard surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIG × III × D : G · REX × PO × D × LI
(Translation: Sigismund III , with God`s grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia)
Reverse description Castle under crossed keys divides date and first line in four line inscription; value at top in Roman numerals.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering III 15 91 GR OS ARG × TRIP CIVI × RI × GE
(Translation: Silver triple grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1590 - -
1591 - -
1592 - 159Z -
1593 - -
1594 - -
1595 - -
1595 - (15)95 -
1596 - -
1596 - (15)96 -
1597 - -
1598 - -
1599 - -
1600 - -
Numisquare ID 8254473160
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