Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle in rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in rim, below the year 1556. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 12.2–12.8 mm; weight 0.27 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_099

License type

Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1556 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.2–12.8 mm weight 0.27 g round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised radiating feather- patterns curved ornamental lines edges slightly irregular worn small chipped section color palette includes shades silver-gray pale metallic highlights subtle darker gray shadows.