© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Ducat - Sigismund II Augustus Late bust
| Gold (.980) | 3.51 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1560-1571 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Lithuanian Groat (1495-1580) |
| Composition | Gold (.980) |
| Weight | 3.51 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#159316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms (Poland-Lithuania-Kyiv-Smolensk-Volhynia, Sforza at center) within beaded circle. Date at top divided by crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE AVRE MAG DVCA LI
Unabridged legend: Moneta aurea Magni Ducatus Lituaniae
Translation: Gold coinage of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Comment
For 1560, Sigismund has a somewhat shorter beard than in the main photos, though still fuller than the early bust type.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ducat - Sigismund II Augustus (Late bust) 1560-1571 from Grand Duchy of Lithuania is that it was used as a means of payment for the military. The coin was issued during a time of military expansion and was used to pay soldiers and mercenaries. Its value was equivalent to a month's wages for a soldier, making it a significant amount for the time period. This highlights the importance of the coin in the historical context of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
