© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Ducat - Sigismund II Augustus Early bust
| Gold | 3.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1553 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.35 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms (Poland-Lithuania-Kyiv-Smolensk-Volhynia, Sforza at center) within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE AVRE MAG DVCA LIT'
Unabridged legend: Moneta Aurea Magni Ducatus Lituaniae
Translation: Gold coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Sigismund II Augustus (Early bust) 1547-1553 from Grand Duchy of Lithuania was minted during the reign of Sigismund II Augustus, who was the last king of Poland and the last Grand Duke of Lithuania. He was a member of the Jagiellonian dynasty and ruled from 1548 to 1572. The coin features an early bust of the king, which is different from the later busts that appear on other coins minted during his reign. This coin is made of gold and weighs 3.35 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
