Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Aw: Under the crown a tied monogram composed of the letters SA; on the sides the year 15-63; rim inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .SIGIS.AVG.DG - REX.POLO.MDL. Rw: Under the ducal mitre dividing the rim a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number II; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.LI. Dated 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_371

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Aw Under crown tied monogram composed letters SA sides year 15-63 rim inscription divided Axe coat arms .Sigis.Avg.Dg - Rex.Polo.Mdl Rw ducal mitre dividing rim shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number II rim inscription Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.Li Dated 1563 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 21.2–21.4 mm weight 3.05 g circular metal coin worn dark gray brown patina showing raised central shield containing rider horse smaller animal figure surrounded decorative border raised design elements coin surface textured aged areas highlights raised portions outer background appearing white.