3 Grossus - Stephen Báthory Riga

Issuer Duchy of Livonia
Year 1581-1586
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Grossus = 1⁄12 Thaler
Currency Thaler (1581-1629)
Composition Silver
Weight 2.32 g
Diameter 19.8 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#8089, Haljak II#986, Fed#632, Gum#1448, Ig#R.81-R.86
Obverse description Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering STEP : D : G : REX · PO : D : L ·
(Translation: Stephen Báthory, with God`s grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia)
Reverse description Castle under crossed keys surrounded by stacked legend.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering III 15 - 85 GR - OS ARG : TRIP CIVI : RI GE
(Translation: Triple silver grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge Smooth.
Mint
Mintage 1581 - -
1582 - 158Z -
1583 - -
1584 - -
1585 - -
1586 - With cross above keys -
1586 - Without cross above keys -
Numisquare ID 4994126210
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