Caption

Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572), emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish eagle (obverse, in the rim) and Lithuanian Pursuer (reverse, in the rim, below the year 1560). Coin, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; diameter ~11.7–12.0 mm, weight 0.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_147

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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 1560 Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius diameter ~11.7–12.0 mm weight 0.32 g single round metal coin sits white background showing raised design eagle outstretched wings ornate detailing beneath coin worn uneven edges surface texture visible colors gray silver darker patina recessed areas.