Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Silver coin (denarius) featuring emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty: Polish Eagle (obverse rim) and Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse rim). Dated 1555. Issued by the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Diameter approx. 11.9–12.5 mm; weight 0.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_094

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Silver coin denarius featuring emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish Eagle obverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer reverse rim Dated 1555 Issued Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter approx 11.9–12.5 mm weight 0.32 g round metallic object rough textured surface showing wear raised carved lines forming scene mounted figure horse object predominantly shades gray silver darker gray crevices lighter silver highlights sits plain white background.