Sigismund II Augustus, Trojak 1563, Vilnius
On the obverse a monogram crowned with the third type of the Crown (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas).
On the reverse the first type of the Hound (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas) not placed in the shield.
Inscribed variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in .... L and an obverse inscription on the reverse ending in ... TRI .... LI
Variant of punctuation with a three-part interlude dividing the obverse and reverse otolith inscriptions.
Condition: NGC MS61
A beautifully struck and preserved piece. Mint gloss and mirror finish. Mint condition confirmed by high NGC grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is quite rare and quite difficult to get on the collector market.
Recommended
Literature: Iger: V.62.2.d (R), Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 9SA13-5, Ivanauskas(2012) 9SA13-3, Kopicki 3304
