Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Szeląg gdański - Stefan Batory, 1578 – 1584

Gdańsk mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Schilling
Year 1578 – 1584
Ruler Stephen Báthory (1576–1586)
Composition Billon (.163 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.12
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Schilling from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1578 to 1584. Struck in Billon (.163 silver). Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.12 g.

Obverse
Eagle with head facing left brandishing sword in right hand, crown on chest, within beaded inner circle (Stefan, by God's graceKing of Poland and Lord of Prussia)
Reverse
Crowned arms of Gdańsk in ornate shield dividing date, within inner beaded circle (Schilling of the City of Gdańsk)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1584  — Kop# 7431
1582  — Kop# 7430
1581  — Kop# 7429
1580  — Kop# 7428
1579  — Kop# 7426
1578  — Kop# 7425

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