© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Early bust
| Silver | 2.45 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1545-1559 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#46217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Knight on horseback brandishing sword, charging left. Date below, and Geminid colums dividing legend below,
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONETA MAGNI DVCAT9 LITVA
1546
Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
1545 - Kopicki 3288, Gum. 614 SIGIS AVG both obverse and reverse.
Pictures: © WCN
1545 - Kopicki 3289
1545 - Kopicki 3290, Gum. 612 - Geminid columns divide date only
© Fritz Rudolf Kuenker
1545 - Kopicki 3291
1545 - Kopicki 3292, Gum. 613 - Geminid columns divide date and legend
1546 - Kopicki 3293, Gum. 615
Pictures: © WCN
1555 - Kopicki 3294, Gum. 615
© Antykwariat Michal Niemczyk
1556 - Kopicki 3295, Gum. 615
1557 - Kopicki 3296, Gum. 615
1559 - Kopicki 3297, Gum. 615
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus (Early bust) 1545-1559 coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is that it features a unique blend of both Polish and Lithuanian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features the image of Sigismund II Augustus, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This blending of symbols reflects the close political and cultural ties between the two nations during this period.
