Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_381

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin Pogon Lithuanian Pursuit royal monograms Obverse under crown tied SA monogram flanked year 15-6Z rim inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing .Gross.Ar.Trip - Mag.Dvca.Li 1562 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Coin diameter ~21.6–21.7 mm weight 2.85 g circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised central design mounted figure horse rendered low relief visible contours armor tack surrounded decorative border raised rim metal dark silver gray areas darker patina lighter worn highlights coin sits plain white background.