Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572); silver coin dated 1562, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland). Obverse: under the crown a tied royal monogram composed of the letters S A, year on the sides 15 - 6Z, inscribed around the rim '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.L', monogram style: tied monograms, monogram SA. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) turned left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription '.GROSS.AR.TRI - MAG.DVCA.LI'. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish-Lithuanian coin.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_373

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 silver coin dated 1562 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse under crown tied royal monogram composed letters S A year sides 15 - 6Z inscribed rim .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.L monogram style tied monograms monogram SA Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit turned left value number III Column coat arms dividing rim inscription .Gross.Ar.Tri - Mag.Dvca.Li Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish-Lithuanian coin circular metal coin worn patina showing shades brown gray dark bronze featuring raised central design mounted figure horse within beaded circular border surrounded ring raised decorative elements surface scratches wear areas darker tarnish raised details lighter color.