Poland 1602-K 3 groschen
This specimen was lot 33887 in Heritage sale 3114 (New York, January 2024), where it sold for $4,080. The lot description[1] noted, "Poland: Sigismund III 3 Groschen (Trojak) 1602 K-OS MS66 NGC, Krakow mint. An impossibly fresh survivor, practically as struck yesterday. Produced on a slightly wavy flan with glistening surfaces and presenting an incredibly expressive portrait. Standing head and shoulders above the rest of NGC's certified population by three full grade points, and unlikely to be outranked any time soon." The kingdom of Poland came under the rule of the king of Sweden, Sigismund III, in 1587. He converted to Roman Catholicism to accept the Polish crown, which caused the Swedish diet to depose him. He invaded Sweden in an attempt to reclaim his throne but was unsuccessful. 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 1601 but only moneyer K for 1602. A variety (KM A6) exists with the king's bust facing right.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver.
Catalog reference: KM 6.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction #3114, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2023.
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