Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Aw. Under the crown, a tied monogram composed of the letters SA; on the sides, the year 15-63; in the rim an inscription divided by the Axe coat of arms: .SIGIS.AVG.REX - PO., .LITVA. Rv. Under the ducal mitre dividing the rim, a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III; in the rim an inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DV, .L-; 1563. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 20.7–21.0 mm; weight 3 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_385

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Aw Under crown tied monogram composed letters SA sides year 15-63 rim inscription divided Axe coat arms .Sigis.Avg.Rex - Po .Litva Rv ducal mitre dividing shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number III inscription Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dv .L- 1563 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 20.7–21.0 mm weight 3 g round metal coin worn surface showing raised central emblem topped stylized crown encircled beaded border coin aged dark brown gray tones lighter worn highlights evenly spaced raised lettering decorative elements edge.