1/2 Groat półgrosz) - Sigismund II August (1st eagle, titles on knight side

€63,412.00
IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania
Year1545-1546
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Groat
CurrencyLithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
CompositionBillon (.375 silver)
Weight1.12 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kop#3232, Kop#3235, Gum#596, Gum#608
Obverse descriptionKnight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, within beaded inner circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSIGIS AVG REX POL M D L 1545
(Translation: Sigismund August, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania.)
Reverse descriptionEagle with wings spread, head turned left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMONETA MAG DVC LITVA
(Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1545  - Kop. 3235, Gum. 596 -
ND (1545-1546)  - Kop. 3232, Gum. 608 -
Catalog ID6268746590
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