Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1520–1572). Obverse: crowned male bust in armor facing right, dividing the year 15 - 6Z, and at the top dividing the rim inscription: .SIGIS.AV X.POLO.MAG.DVX.LIT. 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. V. 1562. Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 27.4–28.0 mm; weight 6.88 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_392

License type

Rights managed

Available size

39.2Mb (4.2Mb) / 12.3in x 12.3in / 3700 x 3700 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1520–1572 Obverse crowned male bust armor facing right dividing year 15 - 6Z top dividing rim inscription .Sigis.Av X.Polo.Mag.Dvx.Lit Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing .Grossvs.Tripl - Mag.Dvca V 1562 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter 27.4–28.0 mm weight 6.88 g circular metal object worn textured surface showing raised depiction mounted figure horse center surrounded beaded inner border outer ring raised decorative elements metal patina shades brown gray darker tarnish areas faint purplish discoloration lighter worn highlights.