Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin featuring eagles and the Lithuanian Pursuer emblem. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1554. Dated 1554. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 12.0–13.0 mm; weight 0.35 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_090

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin featuring eagles Lithuanian Pursuer emblem Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1554 Dated 1554 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–13.0 mm weight 0.35 g worn circular object irregular edge primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights engraved raised lines form stylized scene mounted figure animal surface scratches chips areas slight discoloration textures ranging smooth rough small notches breaks perimeter.