Caption

Denarius (coin), 1563. Obverse: Polish Eagle in rim; Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in rim, below the year 1563. Issued under Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Jagiellon dynasty emblems; Polish coins; motifs: eagles and Pursuer (Lithuanian emblem). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Diameter approx. 11.7–12.4 mm; weight 0.27 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_153

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Denarius coin 1563 Obverse Polish Eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1563 Issued under Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty emblems Polish coins motifs eagles Pursuer Lithuanian emblem Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter approx 11.7–12.4 mm weight 0.27 g single round worn metallic object irregular edges sits white background object dark gray lighter silvery highlights raised symmetrical design resembling stylized bird winged figure radiating feather- patterns textured surface details.