Caption

Lithuanian trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Silver coin (trojak), 1562. Obverse: crowned male bust in armour turned right, dividing the year 15 - 62, rim inscription: SIGIS·AVG·REX·OLO·M·G·DVX·L. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon (Pursuit) facing left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms; rim inscription: MAG·DVC·LITV·1562. Diameter c. 26.5–27.0 mm; weight c. 7 g. Iconography: royal bust, coats of arms, Jagiellon dynasty, male busts; inscriptions as above.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_407

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Keywords

Lithuanian trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Silver coin trojak 1562 Obverse crowned male bust armour turned right dividing year 15 - 62 rim inscription Sigis·Avg·Rex·Olo·M·G·Dvx·L Reverse Lithuanian Pogon Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms Mag·Dvc·Litv·1562 Diameter c 26.5–27.0 mm weight c 7 g Iconography royal bust coats Jagiellon dynasty male busts inscriptions round worn coin shades gray silver slightly irregular edge showing raised profile bearded man facing right wearing ornate cap layered collar coin surface textured wear subtle darker spots shallow engraved decorative lines portrait forming circular border.