Four-groats, 1565, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: First bust.
Lettering: SIGIS AVG D G REX PO MAG DVX L
Reverse: Denomination below crowned two shields. Small date. Large Columns.
Lettering: MONETA MAGNI DVCAT LITV 1565 / IIII
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 10SA1-1
Rarity: R (Not more than 100 pieces)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 10SA1-1
Rarity: R (Not more than 100 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Four-groats
Value: 4
Currency: Groat
Year: 1565
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 10/2 L
Diameter (mm): 23
Shape: Round
