Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin featuring eagles and the Lithuanian Pursuer emblem. Obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1559 (1559). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; minted in Vilnius. Coin; diameter 11.5–12.5 mm; weight 0.3 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_132

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (2.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin featuring eagles Lithuanian Pursuer emblem Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1559 1559 Grand Duchy Lithuania minted Vilnius Coin diameter 11.5–12.5 mm weight 0.3 g round metallic object irregular edge shown white background displaying worn relief design includes impression figure horseback surrounding decorative elements object silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces.