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2 Deniers - Kestutis
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
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| Year | 1370-1377 |
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| Value | 2 Deniers (2 Denar) (0.2) |
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| Obverse lettering | ПЕЧАТЬ (Translation: Duke`s seal) |
| Reverse description | Central field bears a Cyrillic inscription reading ПЕЧАТЬ, rendered in angular, somewhat archaic letterforms characteristic of 14th-century Lithuanian coinage. The legend appears in several documented variants across this type, with some examples exhibiting mirrored or retrograde lettering, reflecting the inconsistent die-cutting practices of the period. The relief is low and the strike uneven, typical of hammered small silver denominations. The irregular flan and variable alignment further attest to the artisanal nature of production. No additional decorative elements or border devices are present. |
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Kęstutis ruled as Duke of Trakai under an unusual co-governance arrangement with his brother Algirdas, dividing the Grand Duchy along functional lines — Algirdas managing eastern expansion while Kęstutis held the western frontier against the Teutonic Knights. That frontier pressure almost certainly shaped the practical need for small silver currency capable of paying troops and suppliers in a region under near-constant military stress. Kęstutis was eventually strangled on orders of his nephew Jogaila in 1382, ending one of the more capable military careers in medieval Baltic history.