Duchy of Livonia 3 Grossus - Stephen Báthory, 1581 – 1586

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Livonia Duchy of Livonia
Currency Thaler (1581 – 1629)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 3 Grossus - Stephen Báthory
Year 1581 – 1586
Ruler Stephen Báthory (1576–1586)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 2.32
Diameter (mm) 19.8
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Grossus - Stephen Báthory from Duchy of Livonia. Issued from 1581 to 1586. Struck in Silver. Measures 19.8 mm and weighs 2.32 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Stephen Báthory, with God's grace, King of Poland and Duke of Livonia)
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys surrounded by stacked legend. (Triple silver grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf Comment Frequency
1586  — € 41,00 € 140,00 With cross above keys 55%
1586  — — — Without cross above keys 3%
1585  — — — 13%
1584  — — € 110,00 16%
1583  — — — 13%
1582  — — — 158Z 6%
1581  — — — 3%

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