Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: eagles (Polish Eagle) and Pursuer (Lithuanian Pursuer). Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1548. Date: 1548. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Function: coin. Diameter: 11.5–12.5 mm. Weight: 0.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_060

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins motifs eagles Polish Eagle Pursuer Lithuanian Pursuer Obverse rim Reverse year 1548 Date 1548 Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Function coin Diameter 11.5–12.5 mm Weight 0.27 g round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised design includes figure horseback decorative elements object displays uneven edges areas wear visible colors gray dark gray silver hints brown.