Szeląg koronny - Stefan Batory Olkusz
| Billon (.163 silver) | 1.1 g |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1586 (1576-1586) |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.163 silver) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned side-by-side Poland-Lithuania arm within inner circle, crown dividing date. Min official's arms beneath, dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOLIDVS REG POL
15 80
Comment
Many minor variations occur through the years of issue:
- the Batory arms embedded in the monogram only 1580
- Fish (glaubicz) reverse between shields 1580 only
- Hoseshoe with cross (Jastrzebiec) 1580
- Ostoja (shield with sword flanked by crescents) - Mark of Jan Dulski, crown treasurer; also initials I D, 1582-1586
- Initials GH or NH reverse near crown, 1585-1586
Value: 1 Solidus = 1/3 Groschen
Personal observation by © geraltttt82
Kopicki 458
Punch 1:
Price: 8 400 PLN
Picture: © WCN
Tyszk. 100?,
H-Cz.7230 (R8),
Kopicki 458 (R8)
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Kopicki 459
Punch 1:
Price: 4 455 PLN
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Kurp. 3 R8,
Gum. 659 RR,
T. 120
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Kopicki (-)
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Kopicki 460
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Kopicki 461
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Kopicki 462
Punch 1:
POL. / PO.
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Punch 2:
POL. / POL. 1580
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Punch 3:
POL. / POL. 1580.
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Punch 4:
POL. / POLO.
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Kopicki 463
Punch 1
POL. / PO.
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Punch 2
POL / PO.
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Punch 3
PO. / POL.
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Punch 4
POL. / .REG.POL.
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Punch 5
POL. / REG.POL.
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Kopicki 464
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Kopicki 465
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Kopicki 466
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Kopicki 467
In the collection:
- Andrzej Potocki, Kraków
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Kopicki 468
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Kopicki 469
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Kopicki 470
Punch 1
Price:
Picture: © GNDM
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Kopicki 471
Punch 1 with I - D
Price:
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Kopicki 473
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Kopicki 475
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Kopicki 476
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Kopicki 477
Punch 1
Price:
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Kopicki 482 NH (above the crown)
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Kopicki 483 NH
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Kopicki 484 NH / ID
In the collection:
- Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
- Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szeląg koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin was introduced as part of a broader effort to reform the country's currency and stabilize its economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. The introduction of the Szeląg koronny coin was an attempt to address these issues and establish a more stable monetary system. Despite these efforts, the coin still contains a relatively low amount of silver, which reflects the ongoing challenges of maintaining the value of the currency during this time period.
