Caption

Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: eagles (Polish Eagle) and Pursuer (Lithuanian Pursuer). Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1554. Dated 1554. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 12.0–13.0 mm; weight 0.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_092

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.0Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins motifs eagles Polish Eagle Pursuer Lithuanian Pursuer Obverse rim Reverse year 1554 Dated 1554 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–13.0 mm weight 0.25 g round worn metallic object raised relief design showing mounted figure indistinct shapes displaying mix gray dark silver tones areas lighter silver highlights subtle darker patina sitting plain white background.