Metal Detecting Medieval Sites - Time To See the King (Story 3)

And then, to rephrase the saying, "the silver hit the fan!" Next came out a smaller silver coin.

Silver Coin Found

1624 3 Poltorak (1/2 Groschen - 1/36 Ort, minted under the rule of Sigismund III in Danzig)

1624 3 Poltorak, Danzig


Another silver coin was recovered shortly after.

Silver Coin Found

1623 6 Groschen (1/3 Ort - 1/12 Thaler, minted under the rule of Sigismund III in Marienberg)

1623 6 Groschen, Sigismund III, Marienberg

The Coin's Legend on Obverse: SIGIS.III.DG.REX.POL.M.D.L. - Crowned bust right.
The Coin's Legend on Reverse: GROS.ARGE.SEX.REG.POL.1623 - Crown above 3 shields.

Coin's Detail

Coin Detail - Shield on Reverse

The Date

Coin Date on Reverse


In 10 minutes, I recovered another silver coin!

Medieval Silver Coin Found