1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Late bust, Tykocin mint

Issuer Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year 1566-1568
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Groat
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Weight 2.06 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3283, Kop#3284, Kop#3285, Kop#3286, Kop#3287, Gum#610, Gum#611
Obverse description Crowned bust right. Legend in three lines, first line divided by bust.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SIGIS AVG.REX .POLO.MAG. .DVX.L.
(Translation: Sigismund Augustus, King of Poland and grand Duke of Lithuania.)
Reverse description Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below divided by ducal cap. Legend divided at bottom by SA monogram and Jagiello arms.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MONETA.MAGNI.DVCA.LITV 1568 SA
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duke of Lithuania.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1566 - Kopicki 3283, Gum. 610 -
1566 - Kopicki 3284, Gum. 611; Horseshoe reverse -
1567 - Kopicki 3285, Gum. 610; Horse`s tail downward -
1567 - Kopicki 3286, Gum. 610; Horse`s tail upward -
1568 - Kopicki 3287, Gum. 610 -
Numisquare ID 3142938570
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