Grand Duchy of Lithuania 3 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus, 1565 – 1566

Tykocin mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Grand Duchy of Lithuania Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Currency Lithuanian Groat (1495 – 1580)
Denomination 3 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus
Year 1565 – 1566
Ruler Sigismund II Augustus (1548–1572)
Composition Silver (.875)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 3
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

3 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus from Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Issued from 1565 to 1566. Struck in Silver (.875). Measures 22 mm and weighs 3 g.

Reverse
Satirical coin minted after demands to keep older coin design with four lines on text. (Quote from Bible Psalm 2:4
The One enthroned in heaven laughs ... at them.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1566  — Iger V.66.1.a
1565  — Iger V.65.1.a
1565  — Iger V.65.1.b
1565  — Iger V.65.1.c
1565  — Iger V.65.1.d
1565  — Iger V.65.1.e
1565  — Iger V.65.1.f

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