Stefan Batory, Thaler 1585 NB, Nagybánya
Thaler minted, after Stefan Batory's accession to the Polish throne, for Transylvania at the Nagybánya mint.
Av.:
Bust of Stefan Batory in profile to the right, wearing crown and armor, with sword and scepter.
In the rim, an inscription punctuated at the top by a crown and sceptre: STEPHAN D G REX POLON MAG DVX - L
Rw.:
Crown. Under the crown shields with the coats of arms of Poland, Lithuania and the Batory family. On the sides, the year 15 - 85 and the letters N - B (the designation of the Nagybánya mint).
In the rim an inscription punctuated at the top with a crown: RVS PRVS MAS SAM LIVO PRIN TRAN
Condition: 2
Minor minting imperfections, but a beautifully preserved coin. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Charming patina. A beautiful piece.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 28.63 g
Literature: Kopicki 10504 (R4), Davenport 8457, Parchimowicz 128.a, Kurpiewski 242 (R4), Tyszkiewicz 70 mk
