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Dwutalar litewski / 2 Thalers - Stephen Báthory Wilno
1580 year| Silver (.844) | - | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 2 Thalers (Dwutalar) (16) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98942 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Polish Eagle and Lithuanian Vytis on separate shields. Crown above. Báthory coat of arms and two shamrock mint marks below
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG DVX LITVA RVSIAE PRVSS MAS PR T
Unabridged legend: MAG(us) DVX LITVA(niae) RVSIAE PRVSS(iae) MAS(oviae) PR(inceps) T(ransylvaniae)
Translation: Grand duke of Lithuania, Russia, Prussia, Mazovia. Prince of Transylvania
Comment
Mint: Wilno - Vilnius - Вільня - Вильнюс - Вильна - Viļņa - Wilna - Vilna - 维尔纽斯
Alternative names: Dwutalar litewski
Value: 2 Thaler = 72 Groschen
Double weight trial struck using same die as one thaler trial.
Kopicki 3387
In the collection:
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dwutalar litewski / 2 Thalers - Stephen Báthory (Wilno) 1580 coin is that it features an image of Stephen Báthory, who was a prominent figure in Polish and Lithuanian history. He was a nobleman, military leader, and statesman who served as the Voivode of Lithuania and later became the King of Poland. The coin's design highlights his importance and influence during his time.
