Caption

Lithuanian denarius, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572); emblems of the Jagiellons 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 1563. Date: 1563. Place: Poland, Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin; diameter 11.4–12.8 mm; weight 0.32 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A64_152

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 emblems Jagiellons dynasty Polish coin featuring eagles Lithuanian Pursuer emblem Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1563 Date 1563 Place Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 11.4–12.8 mm weight 0.32 g round metallic object worn surface irregular edges sits white background showing raised design includes stylized animal figure curled tail elongated limbs textured areas shading scratches darker patches visible colors include shades gray silver muted greenish-brown discoloration.