Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; SA tied royal monogram beneath a crown on the obverse with date 15-6Z and rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L; reverse showing the Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value III and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription .GROSS.AR.TR - MAG.DVCA.LI; dated 1562, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; silver coin, diameter 23.0 mm, weight 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_360

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Sa tied royal monogram beneath crown obverse date 15-6Z rim inscription .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L reverse showing Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value III Column coat arms dividing rim inscription .GROSS.AR.TR - MAG.DVCA.LI dated 1562 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania silver coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 3.07 g round metallic coin worn surface showing raised decorative crown intertwined monogram center surrounded beaded inner ring raised outer rim inscribed border coin displays areas darker tarnish lighter metallic highlights colors silver gray hints darker gray surface scratches dents uneven patina coin edge slightly irregular.