Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Aw: Under the crown a tied monogram composed of the letters SA, flanked by the year 15 - 63; rim inscription divided by an axe coat of arms: .SIGIS.AVG.DG - REX.POLO.MDL. Rw: Under a ducal mitre a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value numeral II; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.LI -. 1563, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 21.2–21.4 mm; weight 3.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_370

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Aw Under crown tied monogram composed letters SA flanked year 15 - 63 rim inscription divided axe coat arms .Sigis.Avg.Dg - Rex.Polo.Mdl Rw ducal mitre shield Lithuanian Pahonia value numeral II rim inscription Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.Li - 1563 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 21.2–21.4 mm weight 3.05 g circular metal coin worn surface showing intricate raised designs central ornate emblem topped coin predominantly dark gray areas lighter gray highlights small patch dark reddish discoloration rim patterned edge raised decorative border encircles central motif texture looks aged slightly tarnished.