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Gdansk trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obv.: Crowned male bust in profile turned right; rim bearing divided inscription terminating in a lily: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.D.PRVS. Rev.: Below the value number .III. inscription: GROSS.AR/TRIP.CIVI/GEDANEN; below the year .15-57. separated by a shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk. 1557. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 20.6–21.3 mm. Weight 2.48 g. Subjects: Jagiellonians (dynasty); Gdansk (coat of arms); city coats of arms; Polish coins; male busts; inscriptions; Sigismund II Augustus — iconography; royal bust.

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Gdansk trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obv. Crowned male bust profile turned right rim bearing divided inscription terminating lily Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.D.Prvs Rev. value number .III inscription Gross.Ar Trip.Civi Gedanen year .15-57 separated shield coat arms Gdansk 1557 Coin Diameter 20.6–21.3 mm Weight 2.48 g Subjects Jagiellonians dynasty city coats Polish coins male busts inscriptions iconography royal bust round metallic coin worn slightly irregular edge showing raised rim decorative beaded border surface silver-gray darker tarnished areas lighter highlights features embossed shapes patterns crest- shield near lower center several horizontal bands raised rectangular forms upper half coin displays scratches small dents subtle patina shades gray silver dark gray.