Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus, 1546 – 1548

1st portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Grand Duchy of Lithuania Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495 – 1580)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus
Year 1546 – 1548
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.06
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1546 to 1548. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 2.06 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right.
Reverse
Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, divided by ducal cap. SA monogram and Jagiello arms divide legend at bottom.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1548  —
1547  —
1546  — (fr) date à l'exergue
1546  — (fr) date dans la légende

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