Caption

Gdansk trojak, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty). Obverse: Crowned male bust in profile turned right; rim inscription terminating in a lily: SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.D.PRVS. Reverse: Below the number of values: .III.; inscription: GROSS.AR/TRIP.CIVI/GEDANEN; below, year .15-57. separated by a shield with the coat of arms of Gdansk. 1557. Poland, Gdansk. Coin. Diameter 20.8–21.2 mm; weight 2.55 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_466

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Keywords

Gdansk trojak Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty Obverse Crowned male bust profile turned right rim inscription terminating lily Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.D.Prvs Reverse number values .Iii inscription Gross.Ar Trip.Civi Gedanen year .15-57 separated shield coat arms Gdansk 1557 Coin Diameter 20.8–21.2 mm weight 2.55 g round metallic object worn silver-gray surface fills center plain white background showing raised decorative shapes embossed patterns shield- emblem near lower center ornamental bands edge metal displays areas darker gray tarnish lighter silver highlights varied textured surfaces subtle dents scratches.