Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons dynasty; Polish eagle (obverse, in the rim); Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse, in the rim, below the year 1553); dated 1553; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin; diameter 11.6–12.0 mm; weight 0.25 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_083

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish eagle obverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer reverse year 1553 dated 1553 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 11.6–12.0 mm weight 0.25 g round worn metallic object rough uneven surface mix gray dark gray tones sits white background object raised irregular shapes shallow incised markings across face create textured carved appearance areas slightly darker patina edges within recessed lines lighter worn spots surface smoother.