Two-groats, 1565, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: First bust.
Lettering: SIGIS AVG REX PO M D LI
Reverse: Crowned two shields, denomination below shields.
Lettering: MONE MAGNI DVCA LITV 1565 / II
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 7SA3-1
Rarity: RRR (Not more than 20 pieces)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 7SA3-1
Rarity: RRRR (Not more than 10 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Two-groats
Value: 2
Currency: Groat
Year: 1565
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 10/2 L
Diameter (mm): 20
Shape: Round
