© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
10 Ducats "Portugał" - Sigismund II Augustus
1562 year| Gold (.980) | 35 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1562 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (540) |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Gold (.980) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rider to left, columns of Gediminas below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + MONETA MAGNI DVCATVS LITVAN 10 FLOR AVR
Translation: Coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 10 gold florins.
Comment
Mint: Wilno - Vilnius - Вільня - Вильнюс - Вильна - Viļņa - Wilna - Vilna - 维尔纽斯
A variant with LITVANI reverse (instead of LITVAN) is also known.
Pictures: © geraltttt82
Interesting fact
The 10 Ducats "Portugał" coin featuring Sigismund II Augustus 1562 from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is a rare and valuable collector's item. It's made of gold (.980) and weighs 35 grams, making it a significant piece of numismatic history.