City of Riga under Polish rule, AR 3 Groszy (Trojak) 1596 - Sigismund III Vasa (1587-1632) - NGC MS 62
A superb Mint State exemplar, distinguished by its vibrant luster and overall eye appeal.
Obv.: Crowned bust of Sigismund III right, wearing ruffled collar; “SIG:III:D:G×REX·PO×D×LI:”.
Rev.: Coat of arms of Riga divides 15-96 GR-OS; above, value ×III×, below, “ARG×TRIP CIVI×RI×GE”, mintmaster’s symbol – lily (Henrich Wulff I).
Iger R.96.1.b; Haljak 1032.
Issue historically associated with present-day Latvia and Poland.
