Caption

Lithuanian denarius of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle in rim. Reverse: Lithuanian Pursuer in rim, below the year 1563. Emblems of the Jagiellon dynasty. Coin from Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Diameter ~12.3–12.4 mm; weight 0.3 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_158

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Rights managed

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Keywords

Lithuanian denarius Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim Reverse Lithuanian Pursuer year 1563 Emblems Jagiellon dynasty Coin Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter ~12.3–12.4 mm weight 0.3 g round worn metallic object textured uneven surface featuring raised design mounted figure horse figure low relief flowing lines suggesting movement additional decorative raised shapes near bottom object primarily dark gray lighter gray highlights raised areas subtle brownish-gray patina recessed spots set plain white background.