Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish Eagle (obverse, in the rim); Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse, in the rim, below the year 1559); date 1559; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; coin; diameter 12.0–13.5 mm; weight 0.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_135

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish Eagle obverse rim Lithuanian Pursuer reverse year 1559 date 1559 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius coin diameter 12.0–13.5 mm weight 0.32 g small round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edges showing raised indented areas form embossed scene figure horseback visible relief surrounding decorative shapes surface exhibits patina variations shading predominant colors gray silver darker accents subtle lighter silver highlights.