1/2 Groat półgrosz) - Sigismund II August (2d eagle, Topor arms

€63,415.00
IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania
Year1562-1565
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyLithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
CompositionBillon (.344 silver)
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3267, Kop#3268, Kop#3269, Kop#3270, Kop#3271, Kop#3273, Gum#603, Gum#604, Gum#605, Gum#606
Obverse descriptionEagle with wings spread, head turned left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSIGIS AVG REX POL M D L
(Translation: SIgismund August, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse descriptionKnight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, within beaded inner circle. Legend is divided after word MAGNI by the Topor arms, (hook or axe).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA MAGNI DUCAT LITVA 1563
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1562  - Hook opens inward; Kop. 3268, Gum. 603 -
1562  - Hook opens outward; Kop. 3267, Gum. 603 -
1563  - Error date 1533; Kop. 3234 -
1563  - Large knight; Kop. 3270, Gum. 604 -
1563  - Small knight; Kop. 3269, Gum. 604 -
1564  - Kop. 3271, Gum. 605 -
1565  - Kop. 3273, Gum. 606 -
Catalog ID4198540570
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