© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
Szeląg koronny - Stefan Batory Poznań
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1583-1586 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crown above side-by-side arms of Poland and Lithuania. Bathory arms beneath, dividing legend which ends with two-digit date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLID • R • POLO • 85
Translation: Shilling of the Kingdom of Poland
Comment
Value: 1 Solidus = 1/3 Groschen
Kopicki 472
In the collection:
Kazimierz Sobański, Warszawa
Kopicki 474
In the collection
Antoni Czerwiński, Kijów
Andrzej Potocki, Kraków
Kopicki 478
Kopicki 479 - No inner circle obverse
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Kopicki 480
Price: 170 PLN
Picture: © WCN
Kopicki 481
In the collection:
Andrzej Potocki, Kraków
Kopicki 485
Interesting fact
The Szeląg koronny coin was used during the reign of Stefan Batory, who was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1576 to 1586. During his reign, Batory introduced a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, including the creation of a new currency system. The Szeląg koronny was part of this new system and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Commonwealth. It was made of silver and featured an image of the king on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. Despite its historical significance, the coin is still relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
