CVC & Collectables presents a rare 1764 Trojak (3 Grosz) struck in Toruń under King Stanisław August Poniatowski, the last king of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Graded NGC AU, this sharply detailed silver coin is cataloged as Iger T.64.1.a (R6), placing it among the rarest types issued during the transitional year of Poniatowski’s accession.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Poland – Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
- King: Stanisław August Poniatowski
- Date: 1764 (year of accession)
- Mint: Toruń (Thorn)
- Mintmaster’s Initials: SB = Szymon Brückman
- Denomination: Trojak (3 Grosz)
- Composition: Silver
- Grade: NGC AU (About Uncirculated)
- Reference: Iger T.64.1.a (R6); Beach 511
- Edge Inscription: GROSSUS TRIPLEX THORUNENSIS
Obverse:
Crowned royal monogram (interlaced SA) with the date 1764 below, symbolizing the newly crowned monarch and political realignment of the Commonwealth.
Reverse:
An angel supports the city arms of Toruń, with SB mintmaster initials to the sides. The design blends civic and religious iconography, typical of Polish Renaissance traditions still present in 18th-century coinage.
Collectibility:
Ideal for advanced collectors of Polish royal coinage, Toruń mint issues, or pre-partition Commonwealth silver. The combination of rarity, early date, and fine preservation make this a standout example of 18th-century Polish numismatics. Find more alike here!
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