Poland 1601-K 3 groschen

Sincona sale 63, lot 1450

This specimen was lot 1450 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 225 CHF (about US$282 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"POLEN, Sigismund III. 1587-1632. 3 Groschen 1601, Krakau. Selten in dieser Erhaltung. Vorzüglich. (kingdom of Poland, Sigismund III. 1587-1632, three groschen of 1601, Cracow mint. Rare in this condition, Extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1601-08 and 1614 and is common. Earlier dates probably exist. Moneyers K, FI, P, F, B and L are listed for this date. A scarce variety (KM A6) exists with the king's bust facing right.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver, this specimen 2.24 g.

Catalog reference: KM 6, Iger K.01.1a.

Source:

• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
• Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.

Link to:

• Poland 1599-L 3 groschen
• 1600-P 3 groschen, Posen mint
• Poland 1601-M 6 groszy
• 1602-K 3 groschen, Crakow mint
• Coins and currency dated 1601