Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish eagle (obverse, in the rim); Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse, in the rim); below the year 155Z/1552; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin; diameter 11.8–12.0 mm; weight 0.28 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_075

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (2.6Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish eagle obverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer reverse year 155Z 1552 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 11.8–12.0 mm weight 0.28 g single circular metallic object irregular edge showing raised embossed design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings symmetrical pattern beneath surface textured worn small dents scratches object primarily silver-gray darker gray recesses subtle areas brownish discoloration background plain white.