Sigismund II Augustus, Troika 1563, Vilnius
On the obverse, a monogram crowned with the third type of Crown (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas).
On the reverse, the second type of Pogon (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas) in the shield.
King's titulature SIGIS AVG D G (Axe Coat of Arms) REX POLO M D L
The Axe Coat of Arms shares an obverse inscription on the obverse.
An inscriptional variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in .... L and an obverse obverse inscription on the reverse ending in ... LI
Condition: NGC MS62
A beautifully struck and preserved piece. Mint luster and mirror throughout. Mint condition confirmed by the high NGC grade. This is the piece that received the highest NGC MS62 grade and is one of two pieces with an MS62 grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is rare and difficult to obtain on the collector market.
Recommended
Literature: Iger: V.63.1.d (R), Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 9SA47-11, Ivanauskas(2012) 9SA47-8, Kopicki 3306
