Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: under the crown a tied royal monogram composed of the letters SA, flanked by the year 15 - 6Z; rim inscription: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms dividing the rim inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP-MAG.DVCA.LI. Dated 1562, struck in Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Coin; diameter approx. 21.6–21.7 mm; weight 2.85 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_380

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Obverse under crown tied royal monogram composed letters SA flanked year 15 - 6Z rim inscription Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing Gross.Ar.Trip-Mag.Dvca.Li Dated 1562 struck Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Coin diameter approx 21.6–21.7 mm weight 2.85 g round metal coin worn surface showing raised central monogram topped detailed crown surrounded beaded inner border decorative outer rim coin shades brown dark brown hints gray areas lighter brown wear.