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 a ducal mitre a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.LI. 1563. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 20.8–21.3 mm; weight 2.88 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_383

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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.Li 1563 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 20.8–21.3 mm weight 2.88 g Coats SA monogram tied monograms Pogon coat coats arms under royal monograms round worn metallic object dark gray brown patina sits centered white background surface raised circular border inner design featuring crowned emblem intertwined motif areas lighter darker gray brown discoloration subtle highlights raised edges.