Caption

Trojak of Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland, 1544–1572), 1563. Silver coin (gross/tripla), diameter ~20.7–21.0 mm, weight 3 g. Obverse: under the crown, a tied royal monogram composed of the letters S A with the date 15-63 at the sides; rim inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX - PO., .LITVA. Reverse: under a ducal mitre dividing the rim, a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III; rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DV. Location: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Subjects/marks: SA monogram, tied monograms, coats of arms, coats of arms under a ducal mitre, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), royal monograms.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_386

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Keywords

Trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 1563 Silver coin gross tripla diameter ~20.7–21.0 mm weight 3 g Obverse under crown tied royal monogram composed letters S date 15-63 sides rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex - Po .Litva Reverse ducal mitre dividing rim shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number III Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dv Location Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Subjects marks SA monogram tied monograms coats arms arms under ducal mitre Pogon coat royal monograms single circular coin photographed white background showing raised central design mounted horse rider relief decorative crown shape ornate edging coin worn surfaces patina visible colors include dark gray brownish-gray hints lighter gray raised areas.