Three-ducats, 1563, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: Third bust.
Lettering: SIGIS AVG REX PO M D LIT
Reverse: Crowned shield, date at crown.
Lettering: MO AVRE MAG DVCA LITVA 1563
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 17SA1-1
Rarity: Unique (1 piece)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 17SA1-1
Rarity: RRRR (Not more than 10 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Three-ducats
Value: 96
Currency: Groat
Year: 1563
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Gold
Fineness: 23 1/4 K
Diameter (mm): 23
Shape: Round
