Caption

Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer (Pogonia) in the rim, below the year 1553. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; 1553. Diameter: 11.6–12.0 mm. Weight: 0.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_082

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (3.8Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer Pogonia year 1553 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin 1553 Diameter 11.6–12.0 mm Weight 0.25 g round worn metal object uneven edge showing raised stylized double-headed bird motif spread wings feather details surface textured aged patina shades gray dark gray hints slightly lighter gray raised areas set plain white background.