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

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1619
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.95 g
Diameter 21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8199, Haljak II#1038, Fed#711, KM#A6
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right with a longer, rounded beard surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIG : III : D : G : REX : PO : M : D : L ·
(Translation: Sigismund III Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux Livoniae Sigismund III Vasa, with God`s grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livonia)
Reverse description Castle under crossed keys surrounded by stacked legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering III 16 - 19 GR - OS ARG : TRIP CIVI : RIG EN
(Translation: Grossus Argentea Triplex Civitatis Rigensis Triple silver grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1619 - -
Numisquare ID 3954177930
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