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Trojak / 3 Grosze - Sigismund III Vasa Poznań, Lewart and rose shields

Issuer Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Year 1596-1598
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Currency First Zloty (1573-1795)
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Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIG III DG REX PO M D L
(Translation: Zygmunt III, by Gods grace King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse description Central composition featuring three heraldic shields arranged in a triangular grouping: at top, the Polish eagle displayed; flanking it, the Lewart (Leliwa) shield of the Vasa dynasty on the left and the rose shield of the Poznań mint master on the right. Below the shields, the mint master's initials and rose mintmark appear flanking the date. The field is divided by three lines of Latin inscription reading GROS ARG TRIP R PO, denoting 'silver triple groat of the Kingdom of Poland.' A beaded border encircles the entire reverse design.
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