3 Groats - Sigismund II Augustus
Obverse
Knight on horse brandishing sword and charging left. Value in Roman numerals below horse.
Lettering: SIGISM AVG REX POL MAG DVX LIT III
Reverse
Four line inscription, date divided by crowned monogram below.
Lettering: QVI HABITAT IN COELIS IRRI DEBIT EOS 15 (_) 65
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
SIGISM AVG REX POL MAG DVX LIT III
Reverse Lettering
QVI HABITAT IN COELIS IRRI DEBIT EOS 15 (_) 65
Comments
Some sources tell that coin was minted in Vilnius (Wilno) mint. Tykocin mint operated at the same time. Lack of mint mark makes mint identification controversial. 1565 - Iger V.65.1, Kopicki 3308, Gum. 623 Spelling variants:Iger V.65.1.a Obverse legend ends MAG D LIger V.65.1.b Obverse legend ends MAG DVX LIger V.65.1.c Obverse legend ends MAG DVX LIIger V.65.1.d Obverse legend ends MAG DVX LITPictures: WCNIger V.65.1.eIger V.65.1.f Obverse legend ends MAG DVX LITVIger V.66.1.a // Kopicki 3309