© el lobo
© el lobo
½ Groat półgrosz - Sigismund I
| Billon (.375 silver) | 1.29 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund I the Old (1506-1548) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1508-1518 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 1.29 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.50 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#35049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, head turned left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE
Translation: Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Edge
Plain
Comment
1511Kopicki# 3134
✠ MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1511
✠ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:
1512 (1Z)
Kopicki# 3137
✠ MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1Z:
✠ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:
1513 (13)
Kopicki# 3139
✠ MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:13:
✠ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE
1518
Kopicki# 3147
✠ MONETA:SIGISMVNDI:1518
✠ MAGNI:DVCIS:LITVANIE:
Interesting fact
The ½ Groat (półgrosz) coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, minted during the reign of Sigismund I (1508-1518), is interesting because it was made of Billon, an alloy of silver and copper, which was a common practice in medieval coinage. The use of Billon allowed for the creation of coins that were more durable and resistant to wear and tear than coins made of pure silver. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 1.29 g suggests that it was designed to be easily portable and practical for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1509 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1512 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Groat (półgrosz) - Sigismund I 1508-1518 coin.
