Jagiellonians, Sigismund II Augustus (1548-1572), 1563 half-penny, Vilnius mint, BEAUTIFUL
Half-penny minted in Vilnius for Sigismund II Augustus in 1563, a beautifully preserved coin.
obverse: the Lithuanian Coat of Arms, in the outer rim the legend: *MONETA*MAGNI/TOPOR/DVCAT*LITVA/ 1563
Reverse: Crown eagle, in the outer rim legend: *SIGIS*AVG*D*G*REX*POLO*M*D*LI
silver, weight 1.08 grams, diameter 19.1 mm