Caption

Lithuanian troika, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty; emblems; Polish coin; SA tied royal monogram under a crown (obverse); year 1562 (on sides: 15 - 6Z); rim inscription: .SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L; reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number III and Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: .GROSS.AR.TRIP - MAG.DVCA.LI; struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania; coin; diameter ~22.8–23.0 mm; weight 2.9 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_362

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Keywords

Lithuanian troika Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty emblems Polish coin Sa tied royal monogram under crown obverse year 1562 on sides 15 - 6Z rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing .Gross.Ar.Trip - Mag.Dvca.Li struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania coin diameter ~22.8–23.0 mm weight 2.9 g round metal coin worn dark gray brown surface showing decorative crown intertwined monogram center raised rim beaded inner border encircling central design outer edge features band raised characters follow circular shape metal areas patina slight discoloration lighter silvery highlights raised details darker gray shadows recessed areas coin's surface texture uneven scratches small pits.