1/2 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Tykocin mint

€125,181.00
IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania
Year1566
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyLithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3274, Kop#3275, Gum#607
Obverse descriptionEagle with wings spread, head turned left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering* SIGIS * AVG * D * G * REX * POLO * M * D * L
(Translation: Sigismund Augustus, by God`s grace King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)
Reverse descriptionKnight on horseback brandishing sword, charging left. Date below, horseshoe symbol dividing legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* MONETA * MAGNI DVCAT * LIT 1566
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1566  - Kopicki 3274, Gum. 607 Large horseshoe -
1566  - Kopicki 3275, Gum. 607 Small horseshoe -
Catalog ID9297294520
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