Sigismund II Augustus, Trojak 1563, Vilnius
On the obverse, a monogram crowned with the third type of crown (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas).
On the reverse, the second type of Pogoń (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas) within a shield.
The king’s title: SIGIS AVG REX (Axe coat of arms) PO MAG DVX LI
The Axe coat of arms divides the circumferential inscription on the obverse after “REX.”
A variant with the king’s title on the obverse ending with ... DVX LI and a circumferential inscription on the reverse ending with ... L
Condition:
Minor imperfections in the metal and strike, but a beautifully preserved piece. Good detail. Luster and plenty of mint mirror finish. A beautiful coin.
We recommend
Metal: silver
Weight: 2.94 g
References: Iger: V.63.1.p (R), Cesnulis/Ivanauskas (2018) not listed, Ivanauskas (2012) 9SA32-6, Kopicki 3306
