Caption

Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), featuring emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1559. Coin from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Diameter 11.5–12.0 mm; weight 0.32 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_130

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (3.9Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 featuring emblems Jagiellon dynasty Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1559 Coin Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Diameter 11.5–12.0 mm weight 0.32 g single round metallic object worn textured surface sits white background object mostly gray darker gray slightly silver highlights embossed irregular raised patterns resemble abstract shapes curved lines across face uneven edges areas subtle shadow sheen.