Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus, 1566 – 1568

2nd 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 1566 – 1568
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.06
Diameter (mm) 23
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1566 to 1568. Struck in Billon (.344 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. Legend divided at bottom by SA monogram and Jagiello arms.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1568  —
1567  — (fr) queue de la monture baissée
1567  — (fr) queue de la monture relevée
1566  —
1566  — (fr) variante différent

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