Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish eagle and Lithuanian Pursuer emblems. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1555. Dated 1555. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin. Diameter 11.9–12.5 mm; weight 0.32 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_093

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.9Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish eagle Lithuanian Pursuer emblems Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1555 Dated 1555 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 11.9–12.5 mm weight 0.32 g single round metallic object irregular edge sits white background object worn textured surface raised recessed areas forming symmetrical winged shape center central motif visible radial feather- lines extending outward metal silvery-gray darker gray shadows lighter highlights.