{"product_id":"1580-poland-lithuania-stefan-bartolitler-i-thaler","title":"1580 Poland-Lithuania Stefan Bartolitler I Thaler","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"99\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eThis 1580 Thaler coin was issued during the reign of King Stefan Batory (Stefan Batory \/ Stephen Báthory), ruler of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. It is a historic silver coin representing one of the most powerful and influential monarchs of 16th-century Eastern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eStefan Batory ruled the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth from 1576 to 1586. He is widely regarded as a strong military leader and reformer who strengthened the state and modernized its army. Coins from his reign reflect the political stability and growing influence of the Commonwealth during the late Renaissance period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eThis 1580 Thaler belongs to an important era when large silver coins were used for international trade across Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eDesign Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eThe obverse typically features a royal portrait of Stefan Batory with Latin inscriptions emphasizing his royal title and authority.\u003cbr data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eThe reverse often displays heraldic symbols of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, including the crowned eagle of Poland and the Pahonia (Vytis) representing Lithuania, symbolizing the dual state structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eCollectible Value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eCoins from Stefan Batory’s reign are highly sought after due to their age, historical importance, and relatively limited survival rate. As an early European Thaler, it is an important piece in the development of modern coinage systems and is valued by collectors of Renaissance and early modern European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e· Dated to 1580 under King Stefan Batory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e· Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth silver Thaler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e· Strong Renaissance-era European history connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e· Features royal portrait and dual-state heraldry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1849\"\u003e· Highly collectible early European large silver coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003e· Ancient and early European coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e· Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e· Renaissance-era artifact collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e· World silver Thaler collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2291\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAs a coin from the 16th century, significant variations in strike, wear, toning, and surface texture are expected. Each surviving piece carries unique historical character shaped by centuries of history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Judy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54936058659138,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/4818\/6946\/files\/02_ebd77ff6-2bfd-415d-8119-7b4361495478.jpg?v=1782822915","url":"https:\/\/wildjudy.com\/products\/1580-poland-lithuania-stefan-bartolitler-i-thaler","provider":"Wild Judy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}