Sigismund II Augustus

Jagiellonian dynasty

Also known as Zygmunt II August

Born on 11 August 1520 in Kraków
Died on 17 July 1572 in Knyszyn

Parents: Sigismund I the Old and Bona Sforza
Sister: Isabella Jagiellon

Coat of arms

½ Groat - Sigismund II Augustus 2nd eagle

Features

IssuerGrand Duchy of Lithuania 
Grand dukeSigismund II Augustus (1548-1572)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years1546-1569
Value½ Groat
CurrencyLithuanian Groat (1495-1580)
CompositionBillon (.375 silver) (0.344 from 1558)
Weight1.35 g
Diameter20 mm
Thickness0.6 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
TechniqueHammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
DemonetizedYes
Number
N#
104468
ReferencesKop# 3238, 3239, etc., Gum# 598, 599 - 602, etc.

Obverse

Eagle with wings spread, facing, head turned left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: * SIGIS * AVG * REX * PO * MAG * DVX * LI

Unabridged legend: Sigismund Augustus Rex Poloniae Magni Dux Lituaniae

Translation: Sigismund Augustus, King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania

Reverse

Knight on horseback left, brandishing sword and holding shield. Date below

Script: Latin

Lettering: * MONETA * MAGNI DVCAT * LITVA

Translation: Coinage of the grand Duchy of Lithuania

Edge

Plain

½ Groat - Sigismund II Augustus (2nd eagle) - obverse

Mint

Vilnius, Lithuania (1340-1666)

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