Polish Trojak
OriginPoland
First Minted1500s
MaterialSilver
TypeCoin
About Polish Trojak
A Polish silver coin worth three groschen. Featured the Polish eagle and the rulers name. The trojak was minted by Sigismund I the Old. The coin was popular in Poland and neighboring countries. Polish coinage of the Renaissance period is noted for its high quality. The trojak is affordable for most collectors. The coin demonstrates the influence of the German three groschen coin on Polish denominations.
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