Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), coats of arms, Jagiellonians (dynasty), royal bust, Polish coins, Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania), Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) — iconography, male busts. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, separating the rim inscription at the top: SIGIS.AVG.REX.POLO.MDLI. Reverse: Value number III under which the inscription in three lines: .GROSS.AR./.TRIPL.MAG./.DVCA.LITV.; below the Lithuanian Pogon divides the year 15-46 (1546). Minted in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Coin; diameter ~21.0–21.2 mm; weight 2.62 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_348

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty royal bust Polish coins Pogon coat Lithuania 1520–1572 iconography male busts Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right separating rim inscription top Sigis.Avg.Rex.Polo.Mdli Reverse Value number III under inscription three lines .Gross.Ar .Tripl.Mag .Dvca.Litv Lithuanian Pogon divides year 15-46 1546 Minted Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter ~21.0–21.2 mm weight 2.62 g circular metal object weathered uneven surface showing raised recessed details shades gray brown object rim textured interior embossed shapes decorative elements suggestion mounted figure stylized motifs appearing worn aged plain white background.