© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
½ Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Tykocin
1566 year| Billon (.344 silver) | 1.25 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Billon (.344 silver) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#125181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Knight on horseback brandishing sword, charging left. Date below, horseshoe symbol dividing legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MONETA * MAGNI DVCAT * LIT
1566
Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
Comment
Kopicki 3274 Large Jastrebiec (horseshoe)
Punch 1:
Price: 900 PLN
Picture: © WCN
Kopicki 3275 Small Jastrebiec (horseshoe)
Interesting fact
The ½ Groat coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, minted in 1566 during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of national pride, the coin bears an image of a mythical creature known as the "Lithuanian bison." This creature is said to have been a symbol of strength and resilience for the Lithuanian people, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the importance of these qualities in the face of adversity.
