3 Groats - Sigismund II Augustus Monogram, with shield reverse

€352,181.00
IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania
Year1562-1564
Type
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.62.3, Ig#V.63.1, Ig#V.64.1, Kop#3305, Kop#3306, Kop#3307, Gum#621, Gum#622
Obverse descriptionCrowned SA monogram dividing date. Legend divided by Topor arms (hook or axe) before or after REX.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering✤ SIGIS ⋆ AVG ⋆ D G ⋆ REX ⋆ POLO ⋆ M ⋆ D ⋆ L
(Translation: Zygmunt August, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Lithuanian knight at shield with brandishing sword and shield, on horseback charging left. Below the value (III)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ GROSS ⋆ AR ⋆TRIP ⋆ MAG ⋆DVCA ⋆ LI ⋆ III
(Translation: Silver three groats of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1562  - Iger V.62.3.a -
1562  - Iger V.62.3.b -
1562  - Iger V.62.3.c -
1562  - Iger V.62.3.d -
1563  - Iger V.63.1.a -
1563  - Iger V.63.1.b -
1563  - Iger V.63.1.c -
1563  - Iger V.63.1.d -
1563  - Iger V.63.1.e -
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1563  - Iger V.63.1.v -
1563  - Iger V.63.1.w -
1564  - Iger V.64.1.a -
1564  - Iger V.64.1.b -
1564  - Iger V.64.1.c -
1564  - Iger V.64.1.d -
1564  - Iger V.64.1.e -
Catalog ID7877201000
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