Half-groat, 1520, Vilnius mint
Sigismund I the Old (1506 - 1548)
Obverse: Knight 7 (Legs extended inwards).
Lettering: +MOͶETA : SIGISMVͶDI : (1 doubled with 5)5Z0 :
Reverse: Eagle 10 (Large beak).
Lettering: +MAGͶI : DVCIS : LITV(A doubled with N)ͶIE :
Identification
Huletski, D., Bagdonas, G. (2021). Lithuanian Coins 1495-1536. Vilnius: Baltijos kopija
number: H73T2
Rarity: IV (I - Unique to X - more than 100 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Half-groat
Value: 0.5
Currency: Groat
Year: 1520
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 6/16
Diameter (mm): 20
Shape: Round
