Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: eagle (emblem) and Pursuer (emblem; Lithuania). Obverse: in the rim, Polish eagle. Reverse: in the rim, Lithuanian Pursuer; below the year 1551. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 12.0–12.8 mm; weight 0.26 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_071

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins motifs eagle emblem Pursuer Lithuania Obverse rim Polish eagle Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1551 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–12.8 mm weight 0.26 g worn round metallic object rough textured surface irregular edges showing raised symmetrical design resembling bird outstretched wings tail feathers colors visible include shades gray dark gray hints silver small areas metal lighter slightly reflective tiny holes pits surface.