Caption

Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle in the rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in the rim, below the year 1563. Emblems: Jagiellon dynasty; eagle and Pursuer. Date: 1563. Place: Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania (Poland–Lithuania). Coin. Diameter: 11.7–12.0 mm. Weight: 0.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_155

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.3Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1563 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty eagle Pursuer Date 1563 Place Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Poland–Lithuania Coin Diameter 11.7–12.0 mm Weight 0.25 g single round metallic object irregular edge sits white background object weathered silver-gray surface darker gray areas subtle hints dull yellowish tones face raised recessed textured patterns fan radiating lines center swirling leaflike curving forms lower half.