Sigismund II Augustus, Trojak 1562, Vilnius - Pogo in shield, Axe - L/L
On the obverse a monogram crowned with the third type of 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 condition confirmed by high NGC grade. A 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)
