1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Early bust, Polish standard

€125,184.00
IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania
Year1546-1548
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Groat
CurrencyLithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
CompositionBillon (.375 silver)
Weight2.06 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3279, Kop#3280, Kop#3281, Kop#3282, Gum#609, Gum#610
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right. Legend in three lines, first line divided by crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSIGIS AVG.REX. .POLO. MAG. .DVX.L.
(Translation: Sigismund Augustus, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse descriptionKnight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, divided by ducal cap. SA monogram and Jagiello arms divide legend at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. 1547 SA
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Sigismund Augustus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1546  - Kopicki 3279; Gum. 609 -
1546  - Kopicki 3280; Gum. 610 -
1547  - Kopicki 3281; Gum. 610 -
1548  - Kopicki 3282; Gum. 610 -
Catalog ID4676152950
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