Grosz gdański - Stefan Batory (Gdańsk) 1578-1579 front Grosz gdański - Stefan Batory (Gdańsk) 1578-1579 back
Grosz gdański - Stefan Batory (Gdańsk) 1578-1579 photo
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Grosz gdański - Stefan Batory Gdańsk

 
Silver (.875) 1.85 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Stephen Báthory (1576-1586)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1578-1579
Value
1 Groschen (1 Grosz) (1⁄30)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver (.875)
Weight
1.85 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98386
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Crowned city arms (no shield) divides date

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✤ GROSSVS 🟌 CIVI 🟌 GEDANENSIS

Unabridged legend: Grossus civitatis Gedanensis

Translation: Grossus of the city of Gdańsk

Comment

Value: 1 Groschen

Variations in design and punctuation as shown below.

Kopicki 7432
Price:
Picture: © WCN



Kopicki 7433

Punch 1:
REX POLD P*
Price: 3 000 PLN
Picture:© ANMN



Punch 2
REX POLD P.
Price:
Picture: © ANMN

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Grosz gdański - Stefan Batory (Gdańsk) 1578-1579 coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Stefan Batory, who was a prominent figure in Polish history and played a significant role in the country's political and military affairs during the 16th century.