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1 Groat - Sigismund II Augustus Tykocin
1566 year| Billon (.344 silver) | 1.98 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1566 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Billon (.344 silver) |
| Weight | 1.98 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259430 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lithuanian Vytis (knight), year of mintage
Tykocin mint mark - horse shoe with a cross, coat of arms of Stanisław Myszkowski, Krakow's voivoda
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA*MAGNI*DVCAT*LITVA
Unabridged legend: MONETA*MAGNI*DVCAT(us)*LITVA(niae)
Translation: Coinage of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Rare variant with circular lettering in obverse. Heavier than other variant due to being minted to Lithuanian weight standard
Kopicki 3298
In the collection:
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Interesting fact
The 1 Groat coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, minted in 1566 during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, features an unusual design element - a small crescent moon on the reverse side, which was added to symbolize the Islamic faith, indicating the coin's use in trade with the Ottoman Empire.
