Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Grosz gdański - Stefan Batory, 1578 – 1579

Gdańsk mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
Currency First Zloty (1573 – 1795)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groschen
Year 1578 – 1579
Ruler Stephen Báthory (1576–1586)
Composition Silver (.875)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.85
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groschen from Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. Issued from 1578 to 1579. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.85 g.

Obverse
Crowned, armored bust of king facing right (Stefan, by god's grace King of Poland, Duke of Prussia)
Reverse
Crowned city arms (no shield) divides date (Grossus of the city of Gdańsk)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1579  — Kopicki 7433 Punch 1
1579  — Kopicki 7433 Punch 2
1578  — Kopicki 7432

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