1 Grossus - Stephen Báthory Riga

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1581
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#8081, Haljak II#997, Fed#634, Gum#807
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STEPH · 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 description Two shields with crown above and crossed keys separating date below, all surrounded by legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering GROSSVS · CIVI · RIGENSIS 15 - 81
(Translation: Grossus Civitatis Rigensis Grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1581 - -
Numisquare ID 3320064230
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