Grand Duchy of Lithuania 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus, 1566
Tykocin mint
Information
Country
Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Currency
Lithuanian Groat
(1495 – 1580)
Denomination
1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus
Year
1566
Ruler
Sigismund II Augustus
(1548–1572)
Composition
Billon (.344 silver)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.98
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued in 1566. Struck in Billon (.344 silver). Measures 23 mm and weighs 1.98 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust right (Sigismund August, King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania)
- Reverse
- Lithuanian knight on horseback galloping left, brandishing sword and holding shield. Below, date divided by crown, SA monogram and horseshoe (Jastrzebiec) (Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1566 | — |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.