Grand Duchy of Lithuania 2 Denars - Sigismund II August, 1550 – 1570

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Grand Duchy of Lithuania Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495 – 1580)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Deniers
Year 1550 – 1570
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Billon (.219 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.64
Diameter (mm) 14
Thickness (mm) 1
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1550 to 1570. Struck in Billon (.219 silver). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.64 g.

Obverse
Crowned SA monogram, dividing date. (Sigismund August)
Reverse
Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Value below.
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf Comment Frequency
1570  — € 8,70 € 8,70 € 17,00 Kop# 3231 69%
1569  — — € 9,00 — Kop# 3230 19%
1567  — € 11,00 — — Kop# 3229 28%
1566  — — — — Kop# 3227,3228 33%
1565  — — — — Kop# 3225,3226 2%
1559  — — — — Kop# 3224 2%
1550  — — — — Kop# 3223 6%

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