Half-groat, 1518, Vilnius mint
Sigismund I the Old (1506 - 1548)
Obverse: Knight 7 (Legs extended inwards). Gothic letter "A".
Lettering: +MONETA : SIGISMVNDI : 1518
Reverse: Eagle 3 (Wings are bent inwards). Gothic letter "A".
Lettering: +MAGNI : DVCIS : LITVANIE
Identification
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 1S157-6
Rarity: RR (Not more than 50 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Half-groat
Value: 0.5
Currency: Groat
Year: 1518
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 6/16
Diameter (mm): 20
Shape: Round
