Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons dynasty; Polish coin depicting eagles and the Lithuanian Pursuer emblem. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1557. Dated 1557. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 12.0–12.6 mm; weight 0.24 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_107

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coin depicting eagles Lithuanian Pursuer emblem Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1557 Dated 1557 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–12.6 mm weight 0.24 g small round metallic object weathered uneven surface dull silver-gray color sits white background object raised irregular embossed shapes shallow indentations suggest worn decorative relief areas slightly darker gray patina lighter highlights raised portions edge irregular slightly chipped.