Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), emblems of the Jagiellons dynasty; Polish Eagle (obverse, in the rim) and Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse, in the rim, below the year 1555); Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin dated 1555; diameter 12.4–13.0 mm; weight 0.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_095

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish Eagle obverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer reverse year 1555 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin dated 1555 diameter 12.4–13.0 mm weight 0.22 g round metallic object irregular edge showing raised central design resembling bird outstretched wings surrounded textured patterns decorative elements surface worn hammered visible scratches dents colors visible shades gray silver dark brown slight lighter highlights.