Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus, 1555 – 1559

4th 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 1555 – 1559
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Billon (.344 silver)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.55
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1555 to 1559. Struck in Billon (.344 silver). Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.55 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust right.
Reverse
Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below. Legend divided by Jagiello arms at 6:00.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1559  —
1557  —
1556  —
1555  —

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