TRANSYLVANIA, Principality. Zsigmond Báthory. First and second reigns, 1581-1599. AR Taler (39mm, 12h). Nagybánya (Frauenbach / Baia Mare) mint. Dated 1595. SIGISMVNDVS * * * BATHORI *, armored half-length bust right, holding mace over right shoulder, resting right hand on hilt of sword; small cross pattée before / * PRINCEPS TRANSYLVANIÆ * * 1595 *, crowned coat-of-arms with angelic supporters. Resch 201; MBR 542; Davenport 8804. In NGC encapsulation graded XF. Toned.
From the Princeps Collection.