1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Early bust, Polish standard

Issuer Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year 1546-1548
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Weight 2.06 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3279, Kop#3280, Kop#3281, Kop#3282, Gum#609, Gum#610
Obverse description Crowned bust right. Legend in three lines, first line divided by crown.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIGIS AVG.REX. .POLO. MAG. .DVX.L.
(Translation: Sigismund Augustus, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse description Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, divided by ducal cap. SA monogram and Jagiello arms divide legend at bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITVA. 1547 SA
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania Sigismund Augustus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1546 - Kopicki 3279; Gum. 609 -
1546 - Kopicki 3280; Gum. 610 -
1547 - Kopicki 3281; Gum. 610 -
1548 - Kopicki 3282; Gum. 610 -
Numisquare ID 4676152950
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