Riga 1583 3 groschen
This specimen was lot 46639 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $170.80. The catalog description[1] noted, "POLAND. Riga. 3 Groszy, 1583. Stefan Batory. NGC AU-50." In the sixteenth century, Lithuania comprised the northeast half of the kingdom of Poland, whose monarch ruled the two regions separately. Riga, the capital, was also a Hanseatic town and managed to maintain considerable autonomy. Stephen Báthory (1533-86) was King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania as well as Prince of Transylvania (1576–1586), after previously being Voivode of Transylvania (1571–1576). This type was struck 1581-86 in numerous varieties.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 2.32 g, silver, 19-20 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Haljak-987B.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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