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Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); coats of arms; Jagiellonians (dynasty); royal bust; Polish coins; Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) - iconography; male busts; Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania). 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 Chase divides the year 15 - 46 (1546). Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 21.0–21.6 mm; weight 2.6 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_350

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellonians dynasty royal bust Polish coins 1520–1572 - iconography male busts Pogon coat Lithuania 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 Chase divides year 15 - 46 1546 Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter 21.0–21.6 mm weight 2.6 g circular metallic object worn dark gray silver surface showing raised designs markings top edge slightly irregular rim center area displays series raised horizontal bands decorative shapes lower half features raised depiction mounted figure horse additional small ornamental marks figure coloration includes dark gray silver traces lighter metallic highlights.