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 1560. Date: 1560. Place: Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 11.0–11.5 mm; weight 0.34 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_141

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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 1560 Date 1560 Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 11.0–11.5 mm weight 0.34 g single round metallic object sits plain white background showing worn embossed design raised indented areas gray silver patina darker gray tarnish crevices lighter silver highlights raised surfaces visible design includes stylized symmetrical motif winglike feather shapes curved organic lines radiating central area.