Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: eagles (eagle emblem) and Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem). Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1557. Date: 1557. Origin: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin. Diameter: 13.0–13.5 mm. Weight: 0.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_109

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins motifs eagles eagle emblem Pursuer Lithuanian emblem Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1557 Date 1557 Origin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin Diameter 13.0–13.5 mm Weight 0.32 g round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background surface raised carved shapes forming outline mounted figure horse additional decorative elements irregular textures object predominantly gray silver darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions spots showing slightly brownish tarnished tones.