3 Groats - Sigismund II Augustus Monogram, no shield reverse

€259,574.00
IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania
Year1562
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value3 Groats
CurrencyLithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
CompositionSilver (.875)
Weight3.0 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ig#V.62.2, Kop#3304, Gum#620
Obverse descriptionCrowned SA monogram dividing date.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✤ SIGIS ⋆ AVG ⋆ REX ⋆ POL ⋆ MAG ⋆ DVX ⋆ LI
(Translation: Zygmunt August, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse descriptionLithuanian knight brandishing sword and shield, on horseback charging left. Below the value (III) and Gediminid columns
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ GROSS ⋆ AR ⋆TRIP ⋆ MAG ⋆DVCA ⋆ LI
(Translation: Silver three groats of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1562  - Iger V.62.2 -
Catalog ID7509932260
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