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: Polish eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 155Z/1552. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 11.5–12.0 mm. Weight 0.28 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_073

License type

Rights managed

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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 Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 155Z 1552 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin Diameter 11.5–12.0 mm Weight 0.28 g round metallic object textured uneven surface raised detailed carved patterns showing stylized bird- form wings feather- lines object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter highlights.