Ten-ducats, 1562, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: First bust, date at bust.
Lettering: SIGIS AVGVST VS D G REX POLONI MAG DVX LITVA / 1562
Reverse: Columns arms below first Knight.
Lettering: MONETA MAGNI DVCATVS LITVANI 10 FLOR AVR
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 18SA1-1
Rarity: RRRR (Not more than 10 pieces)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 18SA1-1
Rarity: RRRR (Not more than 10 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Ten-ducats
Value: 320
Currency: Groat
Year: 1562
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Gold
Fineness: 23 1/4 K
Diameter (mm): 36
Shape: Round
