Penny, 1557, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: Sixth Eagle.
Reverse: Date below sixth Knight.
Lettering: 1557
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 2SA17-8
Rarity: Unique (1 piece)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 2SA17-8
Rarity: Unique (1 piece)
Main data
Denomination: Penny
Value: 0.1
Currency: Groat
Year: 1557
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 3/2 L
Diameter (mm): 13
Shape: Round
