Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons (dynasty); Polish coins; eagles (Eagle emblem) and Pursuer (Pursuer emblem; Lithuania). Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1556. Dated 1556. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 12.0–12.5 mm; weight 0.3 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_097

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coins eagles Eagle emblem Pursuer Pursuer emblem Lithuania Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1556 Dated 1556 Grand Duchy Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–12.5 mm weight 0.3 g roughly circular metallic object textured embossed surface shown plain white background object predominantly silver-gray areas lighter darker silver tones featuring raised patterns include radiating feather- lines curved ornamental shapes central symmetrical motif slightly irregular worn edges small dents scratches visible surface.