Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: under the crown a tied monogram composed of the letters SA, flanked by the year 15 - 63; rim inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.DG - REX.POLO.MDL. Reverse: under a prince's mitre, a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III, rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.LI -. 1563. Coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania), diameter 21.2–21.4 mm, weight 3.02 g. Includes coats of arms (Topór, Pogon), SA monogram, tied monograms, heraldic shields under a ducal mitre.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A42_192

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Obverse under crown tied monogram composed letters SA flanked year 15 - 63 rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Dg - Rex.Polo.Mdl Reverse prince's mitre shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number III Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.Li - 1563 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania diameter 21.2–21.4 mm weight 3.02 g Includes coats arms Topór Pogon SA monogram tied monograms heraldic shields under ducal mitre round coin worn metallic surface shades gray dark silver showing decorative crown near top intertwined monogram emblem center surrounded beaded circular border rim raised lettering coin's surface scratches areas darker patina outer edge slightly irregular.