Sigismund II Augustus, Half-penny 1563, Vilnius - 20 Pogon, Axe, M D L/LITV
Fifteenth type of Eagle and twentieth type of Pogon (large Pogon).
The Axe coat of arms divides the obverse inscription at the bottom of the reverse.
The inscriptional variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in a ... D G REX POLO M D L and an obverse otter inscription on the reverse ending in .... LITV
State of preservation: 1-
Minor imperfections of the disc and run-out, but a beautifully preserved piece. Intense luster and mint mirror. A beautiful coin.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.09 g
Literature: Kopicki 3270, Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 4SA137-37, Ivanauskas(2012) 4SA137-37
