Sigismund III Vasa, Trojak 1601, Vilnius – Swan – rare
A portrait of the king with his head turned to the right, wearing a tubular ruff.
A variant with the full date 16–01 separated by the Swan coat of arms (of Andrzej Zawisza—Grand Treasurer of Lithuania) and the letter W (mark of the Vilnius mint) on the reverse.
An inscription variant featuring the king’s title SIG III D – G REX PO D L in a border on the obverse.
Condition: NGC AU55
A well-struck and beautifully preserved piece for this type. High NGC grade (only one piece has received a higher grade). A rare, prized, and sought-after variety featuring the Swan coat of arms. In this condition, the coin is rare and difficult to find on the collector’s market.
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References: Iger V.01.5.c (R4), Ivanauskas (2012) 5SV103-41 (RR), Kopicki 3540 (R5), Kopicki (MZIIIW) 1259 (R6)
