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Denier - Sigismund II Augustus
| Billon (.219 silver) | 0.32 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1546-1563 |
| Value | 1 Denier (0.1) |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Billon (.219 silver) |
| Weight | 0.32 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#46192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, head turned left..
Comment
Examples of the “tail down” and “tail up” varieties 1546 and 1563:
1563, tail down (Kopicki 3220)
1563, tail up (Kopicki 3221)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Denier - Sigismund II Augustus 1546-1563 from Grand Duchy of Lithuania made of Billon (.219 silver) weighing 0.32 g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and political change in the region. The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was a powerful state that spanned across parts of modern-day Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine, and Poland, and this coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, who was the last king of Poland and the first king of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin was an important symbol of the state's economic and political power, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1558 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denier - Sigismund II Augustus 1546-1563 coin.
