1/2 Groat półgrosz) - Sigismund II August (1st eagle, titles on knight side

Issuer Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year 1545-1546
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Weight 1.12 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3232, Kop#3235, Gum#596, Gum#608
Obverse description Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, within beaded inner circle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIGIS AVG REX POL M D L 1545
(Translation: Sigismund August, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania.)
Reverse description Eagle with wings spread, head turned left.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA MAG DVC LITVA
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1545 - Kop. 3235, Gum. 596 -
ND (1545-1546) - Kop. 3232, Gum. 608 -
Numisquare ID 6268746590
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