Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: eagle (obverse rim), pursuer (Lithuanian emblem, reverse rim); inscriptions: obverse rim Polish Eagle, reverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer; below the year 1554 (on reverse); Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin; diameter 12.0–13.0 mm; weight 0.25 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_091

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins motifs eagle obverse rim pursuer Lithuanian emblem reverse rim inscriptions obverse rim Polish Eagle reverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer year 1554 on reverse Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 12.0–13.0 mm weight 0.25 g round metallic object textured uneven surface showing embossed symmetrical design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings object weathered raised recessed areas creating shadowed lines decorative curved near lower edge visible colors shades gray silver darker gray tones.