Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish eagle and Lithuanian Pursuer emblems. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1550. Dated 1550. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 12.0–12.9 mm; weight 0.38 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_068

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish eagle Lithuanian Pursuer emblems Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1550 Dated 1550 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 12.0–12.9 mm weight 0.38 g round metal object weathered surface showing embossed worn raised designs shallow carved lines object metallic gray darker gray patina subtle brownish tones places central area abstract arrangement intersecting linear elements curving shapes suggest figures several small decorative motifs near lower edge irregular slightly uneven appearance single small flat circular piece photographed plain white background.