Duchy of Livonia 1 Grossus - Stephen Báthory, 1581 – 1584

Riga

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Livonia Duchy of Livonia
Currency Thaler (1581 – 1629)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Grossus - Stephen Báthory
Year 1581 – 1584
Ruler Stephen Báthory (1576–1586)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 1.71
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Grossus - Stephen Báthory from Duchy of Livonia. Issued from 1581 to 1584. Struck in Billon. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 1.71 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing right surrounded by legend. (Stephen Dei Gratia Rex Polonia (Magnus) Dux Livoniae
Stephen Báthory, with God's grace, King of Poland and (great) Duke of Livonia)
Reverse
Castle under crossed keys above value and separating date, all surrounded by legend. (Grossus Civitatis Rigensis
Grossus of the city of Riga)
Edge
Smooth.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1584  — (15)84
1583  — (15)83
1582  — (15)8Z
1581  —
1581  — (15)81

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