Penny, 1556, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: Fifth Eagle.
Reverse: Date below fifth Knight.
Lettering: 1556
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 2SA14-7
Rarity: R (Not more than 100 pieces)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 2SA14-7
Rarity: R (Not more than 100 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Penny
Value: 0.1
Currency: Groat
Year: 1556
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 3/2 L
Diameter (mm): 13
Shape: Round
