Half-thaler, 1564, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: First bust of Philip II.
Lettering: PHILIPP • REX ARAGON • VTRI / IBR
Reverse: Crowned oval shield with garniture, countermark "15SA64".
Lettering: SICIL • ET HIERVSAL / 15 SA 64
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 14SA24-4
Rarity: RRR (Not more than 20 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Half-thaler
Value: 15
Currency: Groat
Year: 1564
Type: Countersigned
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Diameter (mm): 35
Shape: Round
