1 Grossus - Stephen Báthory Riga

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1581-1584
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Grossus = 1⁄36 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.71 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8082, Haljak II#999, Fed#635, Gum#809, Neum#16b
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STEPH : D : G : REX · PO : 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 description Castle under crossed keys above value and separating date, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GROSSVS : CIVITATIS : RIG 8 - 4 1
(Translation: Grossus Civitatis Rigensis Grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1581 - -
1581 - (15)81 -
1582 - (15)8Z -
1583 - (15)83 -
1584 - (15)84 -
Numisquare ID 5369351770
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