Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); Jagiellonians (dynasty); coats of arms; royal bust; Polish coin; Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) — iconography; Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania); male busts. Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating the rim inscription at the top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MDLI. Reverse: value number III below which the inscription in three lines: .GROSS.AR./.TRIPL.MAG./DVCA.LITVA; to the Lithuanian Chase divides the year 15-47 (1547). Mint: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Coin; diameter 21.3–22.0 mm; weight 2.66 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_185

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty coats arms royal bust Polish coin 1520–1572 iconography Pogon coat Lithuania male busts Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right separating rim inscription top Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mdli Reverse value number III inscription three lines .Gross.Ar .Tripl.Mag Dvca.Litva Lithuanian Chase divides year 15-47 1547 Mint Vilnius Grand Duchy Poland–Lithuania Coin diameter 21.3–22.0 mm weight 2.66 g round metallic coin worn dark gray surface lighter silver highlights raised edges designs coin several horizontal bands raised text- shapes across upper middle area raised depiction horse rider near lower area decorative motifs rim small raised symbols flanking central design.