Caption

Lithuanian troika; Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); coats of arms; Jagiellons (dynasty); royal bust; Polish coins; Pogon (coat of arms; Lithuania); Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1520–1572) — iconography; male busts. Obverse: Crowned male bust in armour turned right, dividing the year 15 - 6Z, and at the top dividing the rim inscription: GIS.AV X.POLO.MA VX.LI. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuit facing left, below the value number III and the Column coat of arms dividing the inscription in the rim: ROSSVS PL - MAG.DV LITV. 1562, Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland. Coin; diameter 26.5–27.0 mm; weight 7.12 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_410

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Keywords

Lithuanian troika Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 coats arms Jagiellons dynasty royal bust Polish coins Pogon coat Lithuania 1520–1572 iconography male busts Obverse Crowned male bust armour turned right dividing year 15 - 6Z top dividing rim inscription Gis.Av X.Polo.Ma Vx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pursuit facing left value number III Column coat arms dividing inscription rim Rossvs Pl - Mag.Dv Litv 1562 Vilnius Grand Duchy Coin diameter 26.5–27.0 mm weight 7.12 g round metal coin worn slightly uneven edge shown white background coin surface mainly gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas subtle brownish tones parts edge central design depicts mounted figure horse raised relief rider outlined textured circular dotted border central scene decorative raised markings coin small scratches wear marks slightly tarnished spot near rim.