3 Polker - Sigismund III Vasa Riga

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1620-1624
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Polker = 1⁄24 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.13 g
Diameter 18.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Haljak II#1043, Fed#713, KM#8
Obverse description Crowned four-sectioned shield surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIG : III · D : G · REX · P · M · D · L · 3
(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 Cross on orb containing value, above symbol, and separating date, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONE · NOVA · CIVI · RIGE : Z - 0 Z4
(Translation: Moneta Nova Civitatis Rigensis New coin of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1620 - (16)Z0, Crossed keys beneath orb -
1620 - (16)Z0, Crossed keys beneath orb and running fox at the end of the reverse legend -
1620 - (16)Z0; Running fox beneath orb -
1624 - (16)24; Circled bull beneath orb -
Numisquare ID 3338997970
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