The first and rarest type of Sigismund Augustus' Lithuanian trojaks!
A very rare and typologically necessary issue that lasted only two years!
King Sigismund II began his minting activities in Lithuania in 1545. At that time, at the mint in Vilnius, he issued coins minted according to the Lithuanian rate (including quarters), and the Polish rate (including pennies). In 1546, he expands to include trojaki, a thick coin for the time, equal to three Polish groszes. However, this issue was quickly discontinued, as early as 1547, in favor of half-pennies and denarii, the minting of which brought the mint's managers more profit.
The first, noticeably rarer, of the two vintages of this first type of Sigismund II trojak (with a bust on the obverse and a horizontal inscription on the reverse). Minted before the long break in the issuance of this denomination in the Republic, until 1562, when the mint issued wide trojaks.
An excellent piece, though with old scratches on the portrait. In the beautiful, cabinet-like patina of the old collection, the sharp, unstained relief and the freshness of the background peeking out from under the patina in places. Due to the juxtaposition of the scratches with the beautiful condition, this is a coin that we will not undertake to determine the state of preservation on the classical numerical scale. We encourage you to make your own assessment. In our opinion, a very attractive piece, especially given the rarity of the coin.
First time in our offer.
