Need help with old Lithuanian 1/2g coin, dated 1549..

Overkill · April 30, 2007 5:34AM

I've recently acquired a very old Lithuanian 1/2g coin from 1549,
with a Knight and Horse on it. I know the knight is called the Vytis but that's basically all I've learned about the coin. I was wondering if anyone could tell me an estimate about the value of this coin and some history behind it? It would be very appreciated.

If the images are still up, here's two pictures of the coin:

DesertRat · April 30, 2007 5:36AM

Here's the images for you

Overkill · April 30, 2007 5:37AM

Thanks

tbirde56 · April 30, 2007 6:21AM

Here are a couple links to similar pieces:

Coin Talk Forum

Ebay

lordmarcovan · April 30, 2007 7:25PM

Wow. I love that piece. I would not be surprised if it were fairly valuable.

lordmarcovan · April 30, 2007 7:27PM

PS- I just bought the new Levinson book on the early-dated coins of Europe, and I like it, but it cuts off at 1500. So I still have a gap between 1500 and 1601, where Krause begins coverage.

Need help with old Lithuanian 1/2g coin, dated 1549..

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