Sigismund II Augustus, Polish foot grosz, 1567, Tykocin – rare and very nice
Type 8 bust, Type 12 Pogoń according to Cesnulis/Ivanauskas (2018).
Variant featuring a monogram and coat of arms with columns dividing the circumferential inscription on the reverse.
Inscription variant with the king’s title on the obverse ending with ... L and a circumferential inscription on the reverse ending with ... LIT
Condition: 2+
Minor flaws in the disc and strike, but for this type, a beautifully struck and well-preserved piece. Good detail. Intense luster and mint mirror finish. In this condition, the coin is rare and difficult to find on the collectors’ market.
We recommend
Metal: silver
Weight: 1.63 g
References: Kopicki 3286 (R), Cesnulis/Ivanauskas (2018) as 5SA72-14 (RR), Ivanauskas (2012) as 5SA39-14
