Sigismund II Augustus, Trojak 1562, Vilnius - wide - rare
Typologically distinctive portrait trojak of Sigismund II Augustus. The coin is struck on a larger disc (diameter about 27 mm).
On the obverse a bust of the king of the first type (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas).
On the reverse, the first type of Pogon (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas).
Inscribed variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in ... LI and an obverse inscription on the reverse ... LIT
Punctuation variant with a cross dividing the obverse inscription on the obverse and with a three-part dashed line dividing the obverse inscription on the reverse.
Condition: 3/3+
Undated obverse, much better reverse. A well-preserved piece for this type. A rare variety struck on a large disc. A rare coin, valued and sought after by collectors.
Recommended
Metal: silver
Weight: 6.95 g
Literature: Kopicki 3303 (R5), Iger as V.62.1.a (R3) but different punctuation, Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 9SA21-1 (RR), Ivanauskas(2012) none, Tyszkiewicz 18 mk
