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Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, reign 1544–1572); obverse: Polish Eagle in the rim; reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1560; emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; subjects: Polish coins, eagles; place: Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland; date: 1560; material: coin; diameter: 11.0–11.5 mm; weight: 0.34 g

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_142

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland reign 1544–1572 obverse Polish Eagle rim reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1560 emblems Jagiellon dynasty subjects Polish coins eagles place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius date 1560 material coin diameter 11.0–11.5 mm weight 0.34 g round metallic object textured worn surface shades gray silver sits white background object raised carved scene includes figure horse surrounding decorative elements visible contours engraved lines giving relief effect.