Caption

Trojak (coin) of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572), 1563. Aw.: Under a crown, tied royal monogram SA; on sides the year 15-63; rim inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX - PO.MAG.DVX.L. Rw.: Under a ducal mitre dividing the rim, shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia (Pogon) and value number III; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.LI -. Coats of arms under a princely mitre; SA monogram; monograms; tied monograms. Coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Diameter ~20.8–21.3 mm; weight 3 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_376

License type

Rights managed

Available size

35.5Mb (2.4Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3524 x 3524 (300dpi)

Keywords

Trojak coin Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 1563 Aw. Under crown tied royal monogram SA sides year 15-63 rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex - Po.Mag.Dvx.L Rw. ducal mitre dividing rim shield Lithuanian Pahonia Pogon value number III Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.Li - Coats arms under princely mitre SA monogram monograms tied monograms Coin Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Diameter ~20.8–21.3 mm weight 3 g circular metallic object worn dark brown gray surface showing raised central design figure horseback within shield- border surrounded ornamental bead- edging outer ring raised decorative markings metal areas lighter silver-gray highlights darker brown patina.