Poland, Lithuania. 1/2G 1547 NGC MS63

Poland–Lithuania – Sigismund II Augustus – 1/2 Grosz 1547, Vilnius – NGC MS63 – Exceptional Mint State Silver

A highly attractive and exceptionally well-preserved 1547 silver 1/2 Grosz of Sigismund II Augustus, struck for the Grand Duchy of Lithuania at the Vilnius Mint.

Professionally authenticated and graded by NGC:

1547 POLAND 1/2G – LITHUANIA
NGC MS63
Certification No. 8590532-118

A particularly appealing example of this important 16th-century Lithuanian issue, preserved in a remarkably high Mint State MS63 grade.

The coin displays a very attractive, naturally bright silver appearance. Under daylight and when gently tilted, the surfaces become especially vivid, showing a soft, lively mint brilliance and a beautiful play of light across the devices.

The strike has an attractive soft medieval character, while the principal design elements remain clearly visible and well defined. The mounted knight on the obverse and the heraldic eagle on the reverse create a very strong visual impression, particularly when viewed from different angles.

The combination of 16th-century origin, strong preservation, natural silver surfaces and NGC MS63 certification makes this a particularly desirable piece for an advanced collection.

Highlights

* Sigismund II Augustus
* 1547
* 1/2 Grosz
* Grand Duchy of Lithuania
* Vilnius Mint
* NGC MS63
* Full numerical Straight Grade
* Exceptional Mint State preservation for a 16th-century coin
* Attractive natural silver surfaces
* Bright and lively appearance under daylight
* Beautiful soft lustre visible when the coin is tilted
* Strong medieval character and excellent eye appeal
* Professionally authenticated and encapsulated by NGC

A very strong certified example for collectors of Lithuanian, Polish-Lithuanian and Renaissance-era European coinage.

Coins of this period are especially difficult to find with such an attractive combination of preservation, originality and high certified grade.

The photographs show the exact coin offered in this auction.

Please examine all photographs carefully. The coin is particularly impressive in natural daylight and when viewed at an angle, where its soft silver brilliance becomes much more pronounced.