Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons 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 1554. Date: 1554. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 12.0–13.0 mm; weight 0.35 g.
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Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons 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 1554. Date: 1554. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 12.0–13.0 mm; weight 0.35 g.

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Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coins motifs eagle emblem pursuer Lithuania Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1554 Date 1554 Origin Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–13.0 mm weight 0.35 g single round worn metallic object irregular edge resting white background showing raised design resembles stylized bird outstretched wings surface textured uneven areas darker lighter gray tones small rough spots chips rim.

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