Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus, 1545 – 1546

3rd 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 1545 – 1546
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Billon (.375 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.55
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1545 to 1546. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.55 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right.
Reverse
Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below horse.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1546  — (fr) différent normal
1545  — (fr) variante différent n°1 (Kopicki 3290)
1545  — (fr) variante différent n°2 (Kopicki 3291)
1545  — (fr) variante différent n°3 (Kopicki 3292)

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