Sought-after and rare thaler coin of King Stefan Batory.
Variety with dot after TRAN.
Bathory's Nagyban thalers are an interesting coin issue, as they were probably minted in connection with a loan that Báthory took out in his native country. Instead of traditional currency, he was paid coins minted with his royal stamp as King of Poland. Unfortunately, there are currently no documents that could confirm this hypothesis.
Ex. NGC UNC DETAILS.
Obverse: half-length portrait of the king facing right, in armor, with a sword and a scepter resting on his shoulder
STEPHAN DG REX POLON MAG DVX L
Reverse: crowned, five-field coat of arms shield, date 15-85 on the sides of the shield, mint initials NB below
RVS PRVS MAS SAM LIVO PRIN TRAN
Diameter 41 mm, weight 27.30 g
