© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Grosz litewski / Groschen - Stephen Báthory Wilno
| Billon (.350 silver) | 1.86 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1580-1581 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (1 Grosz) (1⁄30) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.350 silver) |
| Weight | 1.86 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#96462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Polish Eagle and Lithuanian Vytis on shields, crown and shamrock mint mark above, Báthory coat of arms and year below
Script: Latin
Lettering: GROSSVS MAG DVC LITVA
Unabridged legend: GROSSVS MAG(ni) DVC(atus) LITVA(niae)
Translation: Groschen, Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Alternative names: Grosz litewski, grąšis
Value: 1 Groschen (540 Denier = 90 Schilling = 30 Groschens = 1 Złoty)
Kopicki 3354 - variant without shields and with different engraver mark above eagle/rider
Picture: © WCN
Kopicki 3355
Punch 1
Picture: © WCN
Kopicki 3356
Kopicki 3357
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Grosz litewski / Groschen - Stephen Báthory (Wilno) 1580-1581 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Stephen Báthory, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania at the time. This coin was used as a means of payment throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which was a significant political and economic power in Eastern Europe during the 16th century. Despite being made of Billon, a relatively low-value metal, the coin still holds historical significance and is sought after by collectors today.
