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 date 15 - 63; rim inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .SIGIS.AVG.DGREX - PO.MDLITV. Rv: Under the ducal mitre a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.L. 1563, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 21.0–21.3 mm; weight 2.9 g. Coats of arms, Jagiellonian dynasty, monograms, tied monograms, royal monograms, Pogon (coat of arms), coats of arms under a princely mitre, SA monogram.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_381

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Aw Under crown tied monogram composed letters SA flanked date 15 - 63 rim inscription divided Topór coat arms .Sigis.Avg.Dgrex - Po.Mdlitv Rv ducal mitre shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number III rim inscription Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.L 1563 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 21.0–21.3 mm weight 2.9 g Coats Jagiellonian dynasty monograms tied monograms royal monograms Pogon coat coats arms under princely mitre SA monogram round metallic object worn dark gray brown patina sits plain white background object raised decorative central motif topped crown- shape surrounded beaded inner rim outer band raised lettering surface areas lighter gray wear subtle scratches color palette includes brown lighter gray highlights.