Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coins; motifs: Eagle (obverse, in the rim) and Pursuer (reverse, in the rim); below the year 1559, inscription 1559; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland, minted in Vilnius; coin; diameter 11.5 mm and 13.0 mm; weight 0.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_126

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coins motifs Eagle obverse rim Pursuer reverse year 1559 inscription 1559 Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius coin diameter 11.5 mm 13.0 mm weight 0.27 g round metallic object worn uneven surface dark silvery-gray color sits white background object embossed scene raised irregular shapes suggest figure horse- form textured details curved lines edges areas lighter darker gray indicating wear shadows.