An interesting 19th century cast medal created on the basis of a 16th century medal of Stefan Batory, found in the catalog"Cabinet of Polish Medals" by E. Raczynski under number 45.
Quality of casting very good.
Rare item.
Obverse: Bust of Stefan Batory in royal armor with crown; in the rim legend: STEPHANVS D G RE POLON ET MAG DVX LITVA
Reverse: Angels holding the combined coats of arms of Poland and Lithuania; in the rim legend: VINCVLVM REI PVBLI [knot of the Republic].
Bronze, diameter 40.2 mm, weight 32.3 g.
