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

Wilno mint

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 (.375 silver)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g) 0.6
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Deniers from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1550 to 1570. Struck in Billon (.375 silver). Measures 14 mm and weighs 0.6 g.

Obverse
Crowned monogram, SA, separates date
Reverse
Vytis (Lithuanian knight with sword raised), II below

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1570  — Kop.#3231
1569  — Kop.#3230
1568  —
1567  — Kop.#3229
1566  — Kop. #3227
1565  — Kop. #3225
1559  — Kop. #3224
1550  — Kop. #3223

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