1585 Austrian coin ?

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

I did not find this it belongs to a friend, just wondering if anyone on this forum knows what this coin is for sure.

I'm guessing Austrian because of the "bird" on the reverse, but only have books back to 1700, so admit don't know.

Thanks.
Rick

 

[cbash83]

I believe this is from Poland. The monarch on the front is Stephan Bathori 1576-1586. Here is a link to one similar Saurmasche Illustration Number 2928

 

[Mackaydon]

Litauen (Lithuania) Stephan 1575-86 3 gröscher [SIZE=-1](20 mm)[/SIZE], 1585 Like this:Saurmasche Illustration Number 2929

Don.....

 

[Mackaydon]

cbash,
Nice catch, I agree--and Welcome to Treasure Net !!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Hey THANKS Cbash, and Mackaydon, I'll pass that info on.

I never mentioned it before, Macky, but I will say now, you always impressed me as a knowledgeable guy.

PS I know BS when I see it.

Rick

 

[Mackaydon]

Rick,
Thanks for the kind words.
Does your friend have other coins this board may be helpful in ID-ing?
All the best,
Don.....

 

[sagittarius98]

Just to add on, it is from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.