Sigismund II Augustus, Troika 1563, Vilnius
On the obverse, a monogram crowned with the third type of the Crown (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas).
On the reverse, the second type of Pogon (Cesnulis/Ivanauskas) placed in the shield.
The King's titulature SIGIS AVG REX (Axe Coat of Arms) PO MAG DVX L
The Axe Coat of Arms shares an obverse inscription on the obverse.
Inscription variety with the king's titulature on the obverse ending in .... L and an obverse obverse inscription on the reverse ending in ... L
Condition: NGC MS61
A beautifully struck and preserved piece. Mint gloss and mirror finish. Mint condition confirmed by high NGC grade. Rarer variety with the Pogo in the shield. In this state of preservation, the coin is quite rare and quite difficult to get on the collector market.
Recommended
Literature: Iger: V.62.3.a (R1), Cesnulis/Ivanauskas(2018) 9SA22-7, Ivanauskas(2012) 9SA22-4, Kopicki 3305 (R2)
