Caption

Denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Silver coin (Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius), dated 1559. Obverse: Polish eagle in rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in rim, below the year 1559. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty. Diameter ca. 11.5–12.0 mm; weight 0.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_124

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Keywords

Denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Silver coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius dated 1559 Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1559 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Diameter ca 11.5–12.0 mm weight 0.32 g round metallic object raised design occupies center white background object silver-gray darker gray areas subtle highlights showing stylized bird- figure outstretched wings decorative feather details radiating downward surface textured worn areas irregular edges.