Three-groats, 1562, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: First crown on "SA", date at monogram. Large flans (22-23 mm) and lettering.
Lettering:  SIGIS AVG REX PO MAG DVX L / 15 SA 62
 SIGIS AVG REX PO MAG DVX L / 15 SA 62
Reverse: Roman III and Columns arms below first Knight. Large flans (22-23 mm) and lettering.
Lettering:  GROSS AR TRIP /
 GROSS AR TRIP /  / MAG DVCA LI / III
 / MAG DVCA LI / III
Identification
 
                                        
                                                Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
                                            
                                            
                                                number: 9SA6-2
                                            
                                                                                            
                                                    Rarity: RR  (Not more than 50 pieces)                                                
                                                                                     
                                        
                                                Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
                                            
                                            
                                                number: 9SA6-2
                                            
                                                                                            
                                                    Rarity: RR  (Not more than 50 pieces)                                                
                                                                                    Main data
Denomination: Three-groats
Value: 3
Currency: Groat
Year: 1562
Type: Regular
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Fineness: 14 L
Diameter (mm): 23
Shape: Round