Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin featuring eagles and the Lithuanian Pursuer. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1556. Date: 1556. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameters 12.5 mm and 13.0 mm; weight 0.33 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_104

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin featuring eagles Lithuanian Pursuer Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse year 1556 Date 1556 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameters 12.5 mm 13.0 mm weight 0.33 g weathered round metallic object dull grey surface sits white background showing embossed scene rider horse raised forelegs flowing lines suggesting motion rider wearing helmet headpiece holding long object disc irregular edge areas darker patina lighter highlights across textured face small raised decorative marks near lower edge.