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| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
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| Year | 1580 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Armored and crowned half-length effigy of King Stefan Batory facing right, wearing plate armor with decorative detail, the right hand raised bearing a scepter over the shoulder. The regal portrait is rendered in high relief typical of Renaissance medallic work. The encircling Latin legend appears along the periphery, incorporating the date 1580. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Crowned quartered royal arms of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth displayed within an elaborate ornate cartouche or frame, incorporating the heraldic charges of the constituent territories. The shield bears the White Eagle of Poland and the Pursuer (Pahonia) of Lithuania among other dynastic quarterings. The encircling Latin legend names the king's titles across the reverse field and periphery. |
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