© Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
© Ilustrowany Skorowidz Pieniêdzy Polskich i z Polska Zwiazanych
3 Ducats - Sigismund II Augustus
1563 year| Gold (.980) | 10.42 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1563 |
| Value | 3 Ducats |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Gold (.980) |
| Weight | 10.42 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield with six coats of arms
Top - Polish eagle and Lithuanian Vytis
Bottom - Kyiv's Archangel Michael, Smolensk's Bear and Volhynia's Cross.
Middle - Sforza's serpent
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO*AVRE*MAG*DUCA*LITVA
Translation:
MO(neta)*AVRE(a)*MAG(ni)*DUCA(atus)*LITV(aniae)
Golden coin of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats - Sigismund II Augustus 1563 coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts Sigismund II Augustus, the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania, surrounded by a wreath of leaves and berries, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Lithuania, which includes a symbol of the pagan goddess of fertility and prosperity, Milda. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious diversity of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania during the 16th century.
