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 - 6Z; rim inscription divided by the axe coat of arms: .SIGIS.AVG.REX - PO.MAG.DVX.L. Rv: Under the ducal mitre, dividing the rim, a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.L. 1562, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter 21.0–21.4 mm; weight 2.95 g. Coats of arms, SA monogram, tied monograms, Pogon (coat of arms), coats of arms under a ducal mitre, royal monograms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_374

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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 - 6Z rim inscription divided axe coat arms .Sigis.Avg.Rex - Po.Mag.Dvx.L Rv ducal mitre dividing rim shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number III rim inscription Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.L 1562 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 21.0–21.4 mm weight 2.95 g Coats SA monogram tied monograms Pogon coat coats arms under royal monograms round metallic object worn surface raised decorative rim showing central raised design topped crown- motif metal silver-gray areas darker tarnish spots reddish discoloration surface scratches uneven edges.