Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish Eagle (obverse rim) and Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse rim); dated 1558; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin; diameter 12.0–13.0 mm; weight 0.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_114

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish Eagle obverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer reverse rim dated 1558 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 12.0–13.0 mm weight 0.27 g single round metallic object worn textured surface sits white background object raised decorative relief symmetrical birdlike form outstretched stylized wings ornate feather leaf patterns fine grooves ridges edge visible colors shades gray silver darker gray shadows slight metallic highlights.