1 Grossus - Stephen Báthory Riga

€86,427.00
IssuerDuchy of Livonia
Year1581
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Grossus = 1⁄36 Thaler
CurrencyThaler (1581-1629)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.71 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8081, Haljak II#997, Fed#634, Gum#807
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSTEPH · D · G · REX · PO · M · D · L ·
(Translation: Stephen Dei Gratia Rex Polonia Magnus Dux Livoniae Stephen Báthory, with God`s grace, King of Poland and great Duke of Livonia)
Reverse descriptionTwo shields with crown above and crossed keys separating date below, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGROSSVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS 15 - 81
(Translation: Grossus Civitatis Rigensis Grossus of the city of Riga)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1581  - -
Catalog ID3320064230
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