½ Groat - Sigismund II Augustus 2d eagle, Topor arms
| Billon (.344 silver) | 1.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1565 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Billon (.344 silver) |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 55% |
Reverse
Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword. Date below, within beaded inner circle. Legend is divided after word MAGNI by the Topor arms, (hook or axe).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA MAGNI DUCAT LITVA
1563
Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Alternative names: półgrosz, pusgrašis
Topor is Gabrielius Tarla (mint master between 1555–1565) coat of arms.
Variants:
For 1562 and 1565 without hook in reverse legend, see link.
1562 - Kopicki 3267 Hook (6:00 reverse) opens outward
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1562 - Kopicki 3268 Hook opens inward toward knight
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1563 - Kopicki 3269 Small knight/horse
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1563 - Kopicki 3270 Large knight/horse
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
1533 Error date for 1563 - Kopicki 3234 Error date 1533
In the collection:
Emeryk Hutten Czapski, Kraków
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is that it features the Topor arms on the reverse side, which were the coat of arms of the noble family of the same name. The Topor family was known for their influence and power in the region, and their arms were often featured on coins and other symbols of the Grand Duchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1564 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Groat - Sigismund II Augustus (2d eagle, Topor arms) 1562-1565 coin.
