Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin featuring eagles and the Lithuanian Pursuer. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1549. Dated 1549. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter approx. 12.2–12.6 mm; weight 0.28 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_063

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin featuring eagles Lithuanian Pursuer Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse year 1549 Dated 1549 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter approx 12.2–12.6 mm weight 0.28 g round metallic object raised design occupies center white background object stylized bird outstretched wings decorative elements beneath rendered relief metal surface worn textured uneven edges visible patina showing shades gray silver darker gunmetal traces brownish tarnish lighting creates subtle highlights shadows across embossed details emphasizing contours wings body.