Caption

Denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Silver coin (denarius) dated 1546. Obverse: Polish eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer (Pogon) in the rim, year 1546 below. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty. Associated with the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius. Diameter circa 13.5–14.0 mm; weight 0.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_045

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Keywords

Denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Silver coin denarius dated 1546 Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer Pogon year 1546 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Associated Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius Diameter circa 13.5–14.0 mm weight 0.22 g circular metallic object worn textured surface showing raised irregular patterns central emblematic shape object uneven rim surface indentations slightly rough edge visible colors shades gray silver white background.