Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty; Polish coin featuring eagles and the Lithuanian Pursuer. Obverse: Polish eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1563. Dated 1563. Issued in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 12.0–12.4 mm; weight 0.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_150

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin featuring eagles Lithuanian Pursuer Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse year 1563 Dated 1563 Issued Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.0–12.4 mm weight 0.27 g circular metallic object aged uneven surface showing carved stamped scene object predominantly gray darker gray black patches hints brownish tones raised lines forming outline figure seated animal visible legs tail carved shapes suggesting additional details irregular slightly worn object sits centered plain white background.