Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1581-1583 front Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1581-1583 back
Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1581-1583 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

Talar koronny - Stefan Batory Olkusz

 
Silver 28.57 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
King
Stephen Báthory (1576-1586)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1581-1583
Value
1 Thaler (1 Talar) (8)
Currency
First Zloty (1573-1795)
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.57 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#98812
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RVS PRVS MAS SAM LIVOePRIN TRANS
15 83

Comment

Value: 1 Thaler = 36 Groschen



Kopicki 557
In the collection:
Gabinet Numizmatyczny Gossudarstwennego Ermitaża
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
Andrzej Potocki, Kraków




Kopicki 558
In the collection:
Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
Muzeum Narodowe w Warszawie
Andrzej Potocki, Kraków



Kopicki 559
In the collection:
Gabinet Numizmatyczny Gossudarstwennego Ermitaża



Kopicki 560
In the collection:
Antoni Czerwiński, Kijów



Kopicki 561
In the collection:
Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków

Interesting fact

The Talar koronny - Stefan Batory (Olkusz) 1581-1583 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth is interesting because it was issued during the reign of King Stefan Batory, who was known for his military campaigns against the Russian Empire and his efforts to modernize the Polish-Lithuanian army. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the Polish eagle on the other, symbolizing the country's unity and strength. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, reflecting the country's economic prosperity and stability.