Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons dynasty; Polish eagle emblem and Lithuanian Pursuer emblem. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1558. Date: 1558. Issued for the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Coin; diameter 12.0–12.7 mm; weight 0.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_113

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish eagle emblem Lithuanian Pursuer emblem Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1558 Date 1558 Issued Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–12.7 mm weight 0.27 g worn circular metal object rough uneven edge dark gray brown patina showing raised scene figure seated horse rider depicted relief visible tack drapery lines additional raised decorative shapes patterns beneath central scene.