Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1580 front Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1580 back
Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1580 photo
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Talar koronny - Stefan Batory Olkusz

1580 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Stephen Báthory (1576-1586)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1580
Value
1 Thaler (1 Talar) (8)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#170463
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Mint: Olkusz - Ilkenau - Олькуш - 奧爾庫什

Value: 1 Thaler = 36 Groschen

Kopicki 548
In the collection:
Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu

Interesting fact

The Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1580 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth features an image of King Stefan Batory on one side and the Polish coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin during its time. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The country was facing threats from neighboring powers and was in the process of transforming from a feudal state to a modern nation-state. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, reflecting the resilience and determination of the Polish people.