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. Beautiful detail. Intense luster and mint mirror throughout. Mint state of preservation confirmed by high NGC grade. In this state of preservation, the coin is rare and difficult to find on the collector market.
Recommended
Literature: Iger: V.63.1.d (R), Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 9SA47-11, Ivanauskas(2012) 9SA47-8, Kopicki 3306
