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Talar litewski / Thaler - Stephen Báthory Wilno
1580 year| Silver (.844) | 28.8 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| King | Stephen Báthory (1576-1586) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1580 |
| Value | 1 Thaler (1 Talar) (8) |
| Currency | First Zloty (1573-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.844) |
| Weight | 28.8 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#98940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Polish Eagle and Lithuanian Vytis on separate shields. Crown above. Báthory coat of arms and two shamrock mint marks below
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG DVX LITVA RVSIAE PRVSS MAS PR T
Unabridged legend: MAG(us) DVX LITVA(niae) RVSIAE PRVSS(iae) MAS(oviae) PR(inceps) T(ransylvaniae)
Translation: Grand duke of Lithuania, Russia, Prussia, Mazovia. Prince of Transylvania
Comment
Alternative names: Talar litewski, taleris
Trial coin. Only one known example exists in Warsaw National Museum. Circulation thalers were struck using die with double eagle and double rider coat of arms on one large shield in reverse.
Value: 1 Thaler = 36 Groschen
Interesting fact
The Talar litewski / Thaler - Stephen Báthory (Wilno) 1580 coin from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth features an image of a knight on horseback, which symbolizes the power and strength of the Commonwealth's army during that time.
