Szeląg litewski / Schilling - Stephen Báthory Wilno
| Billon (.160 silver) | 1.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1579-1585 |
| Value | 1 Schilling (1 Szeląg) (1⁄90) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.160 silver) |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Clover leave mint mark. Shields with Polish Eagle and Lithuanian Vytis. Crown above them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLIDVS M D LIT 1581
Unabridged legend: SOLIDVS M(agni) D(ucatus) LIT(uaniae)
Translation: Solidus of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Alternative names: szeląg litewski, šilingas
Multiple variations in lettering (SK 988 to 1029). Some can have treasurer's coat of arms (star and crescent). 1584-1585 have three dots in reverse. 1579 year version (SK 987) is heavier and thicker (2mm, 5.3 gram) trial variant before monetary reform of 1580.
Value: Solidus = 1/3 Groschen
Personal observation by © geraltttt82
Kopicki 3343
In the collection:
- Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
Kopicki 3344
In the collection:
- Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
Kopicki 3345
In the collection:
- Andrzej Potocki, Kraków
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Punch 1 STEPHN - error
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Picture: © WCN
Punch 2 STEPHAN
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Picture: © ANMN
Kopicki 3347
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Kopicki 3349 Date error 181
In the collection:
- Kazimierz Sobański, Warszawa
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Punch 1
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Picture: © GNDM
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Szeląg litewski / Schilling - Stephen Báthory (Wilno) 1579-1585 coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Stephen Báthory, who was a prominent figure in Polish and Lithuanian history. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to strengthen the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The coin itself is made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains .160 silver, and weighs 1.1 grams.
