Sigismund II Augustus, Half-penny 1563, Vilnius - 19 Pogon, Axe, DVX L/LIT - rare
Fourteenth type Eagle and 19th type Pogon (small Pogon).
The Axe Coat of Arms divides the obverse inscription at the bottom of the reverse.
The inscription variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in .... PO MAG DVX L and an obverse obverse inscription on the reverse ending in .... LIT - rare.
Condition: 2+
Slight deficiency in the rim, but a beautifully preserved piece. Good detail. Mint gloss and mirror. Rare inscription variety. In this state of preservation, the coin is rare and quite difficult to find on the collector's market.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.05 g
Literature: Kopicki 3269, Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 4SA283-39 (RR), Ivanauskas(2012) 4SA283-39 (RR)
