Lithuanian monetary system of Sigismund II Augustus

Published:2020-02-11

    


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Sigismund II Augustus revolutionized the Lithuanian monetary system, basing it on an "kopia obrachunkowa":


1 kopa = 2 half kopa = 4 quarter kopa = 10 szostak = 15 czworak = 20 trojak = 30 dwojak = 60 groschen = 300 x 2 denar = 600 denar = 1200 obol.


The basic coin, however, remained the Lithuanian half groschen, which you can find in our store.



Lithuanian half groschen of Sigismund II August