Watch List notes:

TRANSYLVANIA, Principality. Zsigmond Báthory. First and second reigns, 1581-1599. AR Taler (36mm, 12h). Nagybánya (Frauenbach / Baia Mare) mint. Dated 1590. · SIGISMVNDVS ·:· · BATHORI ·, armored half-length bust right, holding mace over right shoulder, resting right hand on hilt of sword / ·:· PRINCEPS · TRANSSYLVANIÆ · 1590, crowned coat-of-arms with angelic supporters. Cf. Resch 68 (unlisted die variety); MBR 398; Davenport 8802. In NGC encapsulation graded AU Details, repaired.


From the Princeps Collection.