Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: under the crown a tied monogram composed of the letters SA, with the year 15 - 6Z on the sides; rim inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .GROSS.AR.TRIP - MAG.DVCA.LI. Date: 1562, mint: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland). Coin; diameter 21.4–21.7 mm; weight 2.92 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_373

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse under crown tied monogram composed letters SA year 15 - 6Z sides rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing .Gross.Ar.Trip - Mag.Dvca.Li Date 1562 mint Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 21.4–21.7 mm weight 2.92 g circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse visible armor shield surrounded raised border ring decorative raised elements edge colors visible include silvery gray darker gray tones small areas greenish purplish discoloration.