Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (king of Poland; 1544–1572); Gabriel Tarlo (ca. 1486–1565); Jagiellonian dynasty. Silver coin (trojak), 1564. Av.: under the crown a tied monogram composed of the letters SA; on sides the year 15-64; on the rim an inscription divided by the Topór coat of arms: .SIGIS.AVG.DG - REX.POLO.MDL. Rv.: under the ducal mitre, dividing the rim, a shield with the Lithuanian Pahonia and the value number III; in the rim the inscription: GROSS.AR.TRIP.MAG.DVCA.LI. Diameter approx. 21.0–21.5 mm; weight 2.67 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_398

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus king Poland 1544–1572 Gabriel Tarlo ca 1486–1565 Jagiellonian dynasty Silver coin trojak 1564 Av. under crown tied monogram composed letters SA sides year 15-64 rim inscription divided Topór coat arms .Sigis.Avg.Dg - Rex.Polo.Mdl Rv. ducal mitre dividing shield Lithuanian Pahonia value number III inscription Gross.Ar.Trip.Mag.Dvca.Li Diameter approx 21.0–21.5 mm weight 2.67 g round metallic object worn textured surface shades gray brown showing raised central emblem composed interlocking curved shapes crown- element surrounded beaded circular border wider outer rim raised decorative elements metal areas darker patina lighter highlights scuffs small pits across surface.