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

Issuer Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year 1562-1565
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Weight 1.2 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique 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 description Eagle with wings spread, head turned left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIGIS AVG REX POL M D L
(Translation: SIgismund August, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse description Knight 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA MAGNI DUCAT LITVA 1563
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1562 - 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 -
Numisquare ID 4198540570
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