Half-thaler, 1564, Vilnius mint
Sigismund II August (1544 - 1572)
Obverse: First bust of Carolus V.
Lettering: CAROLVS • V • ROM IM
Reverse: Eagle with shield of arms, countermark "15SA64".
Lettering: R • ARAGO VTRIVS • S / 15 SA 64
Identification
Ivanauskas, E., Cesnulis, E. (2016). Lithuanian coins of Sigismund August 1545-1571. Kaunas: Author
number: 14SA20-1
Rarity: RRR (Not more than 20 pieces)
Ivanauskas, E. (2013). Coins and Bars of Lithuania 1236-2012 (Vol. 1). Kaunas: Author
number: 14SA20-1
Rarity: RRRR (Not more than 10 pieces)
Main data
Denomination: Half-thaler
Value: 15
Currency: Groat
Year: 1564
Type: Countersigned
Minting
Mint: Vilnius
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Silver
Diameter (mm): 35
Shape: Round
