3 Groats - Sigismund II Augustus Monogram, no shield reverse

Issuer Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Year 1562
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Groats
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
Composition Silver (.875)
Weight 3.0 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ig#V.62.2, Kop#3304, Gum#620
Obverse description Crowned SA monogram dividing date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ✤ SIGIS ⋆ AVG ⋆ REX ⋆ POL ⋆ MAG ⋆ DVX ⋆ LI
(Translation: Zygmunt August, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse description Lithuanian knight brandishing sword and shield, on horseback charging left. Below the value (III) and Gediminid columns
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + GROSS ⋆ AR ⋆TRIP ⋆ MAG ⋆DVCA ⋆ LI
(Translation: Silver three groats of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1562 - Iger V.62.2 -
Numisquare ID 7509932260
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