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1 Groat - Alexander I Jagiellon ND
| Billon (.375 silver) | 3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Alexander I Jagiellon (1492-1506) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1492-1506 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Billon (.375 silver) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MON NO MAGNI DVC LITVANI
Lettering (regular font): MON NO MAGNI DVC LITVANI
Unabridged legend: MON(ena) NO(va) MAGNI DVC(atus) LITVANI(e)
Translation: New Grand Duchy of Lithuania coinage
Comment
Trial coin from the start of monetary reform in early 16th century. Only known coin is lost and only its copy exists in M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art collection.
Kopicki 3127
In the collection:
Zam.
Interesting fact
The 1 Groat coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, issued during the reign of Alexander I Jagiellon (1492-1506), features an interesting fact. Despite being a non-circulating coin, it was made of Billon, an alloy consisting of 37.5% silver, which was a significant amount of silver content for a coin during that time period. This highlights the value and importance placed on this coin, as well as the wealth and prosperity of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during that era.
