3 Groats - Sigismund II Augustus Monogram; no shield reverse
1562 year| Silver (.875) | 3.0 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1562 |
| Value | 3 Groats |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Silver (.875) |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#259574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Lithuanian knight brandishing sword and shield, on horseback charging left. Below the value (III) and Gediminid columns
Script: Latin
Lettering: + GROSS ⋆ AR ⋆TRIP ⋆ MAG ⋆DVCA ⋆ LI
Unabridged legend: Grossus Argentea Triplex Magnus Ducatus Lituaniae
Translation: Silver three groats of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
Mint: Wilno - Vilnius - Вільня - Вильнюс - Вильна - Viļņa - Wilna - Vilna - 维尔纽斯
Iger has identified over 20 variants of the 1562 no shield type (combinations of spelling and punctuation variants obverse and reverse).
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Pictures: WCN
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Interesting fact
The 3 Groats coin from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, minted in 1562 during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, features a unique monogram design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional shield reverse, this coin bears the initials "S A" (for Sigismundus Augustus) surrounded by a wreath. This design was used only during Sigismund II's reign and makes the coin stand out among other coins of the time.
