CNG 97, Lot: 951. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LITHUANIA, Grand Duchy. Steponas Batoras. 1576-1586. AR 6 Grašiai (26mm, 4.59 g, 12h). Vilnius mint. Dated 1585. Crowned, draped, and armored bust right; coat-of-arms below / Crowned coats-of-arms; VI (value) below crown; 85 (date) in legend and across field. S&K 1226; Ivanauskas 5SB9-6; Kopicki 3383. VF, lightly toned, a few light scratches, small flan flaw on reverse. Extremely rare.