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Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Coats of arms, Jagiellonians (dynasty), Polish coin. Obverse: crowned male bust in armor facing right, dividing the year 15 - 62, and at the top dividing the rim inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.RE .POLO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .GROSSVS.TRIPL - MAG.DVCA.LITV. Dated 1562, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland). Coin dia. 27.0–27.2 mm, weight 7.35 g.

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LZT26A62_390

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty Polish coin Obverse crowned male bust armor facing right dividing year 15 - 62 top dividing rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Re .Polo.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing .Grossvs.Tripl - Mag.Dvca.Litv Dated 1562 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin dia 27.0–27.2 mm weight 7.35 g round metal coin worn relief design showing mounted figure riding horse center surrounded beaded circular border outer ring raised decorative elements coin surface areas wear patina colors dark gray brown muted greenish-gray raised details slightly lighter worn.