Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons dynasty; Polish coins; eagle (emblem); Pursuer (emblem; Lithuania). Obverse: Polish eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1552 (inscribed as 155Z). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 11.8–12.0 mm; weight 0.28 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_076

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coins eagle emblem Pursuer Lithuania Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1552 inscribed 155Z Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 11.8–12.0 mm weight 0.28 g single round object uneven textured surface sits centered white background appearing metallic mainly gray darker gray areas surface raised recessed worn patterns irregular edges curved linear indents forming abstract shapes across face.