Caption

Lithuanian obol of Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland, 1544–1572), Jagiellonian dynasty. Silver coin (obol) from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, struck in Vilnius, 1547. Obverse: in the rim under the ducal mitre a tied monogram composed of the letters S A Rw; in the rim a shield with the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms, above the shield the date 1547. Heraldic shields, tied monograms. Diameter ca. 11.6–12.5 mm; weight 0.31 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_153

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Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonian dynasty Silver coin obol Grand Duchy Lithuania struck Vilnius 1547 Obverse rim under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters S Rw rim shield Columns Gediminas coat arms date 1547 Heraldic shields tied monograms Diameter ca 11.6–12.5 mm weight 0.31 g single round object uneven edge sits white background showing worn metallic surface shades gray darker gray surface embossed decorative border central raised design composed geometric vertical shapes within framed area plus curved ornamental lines top sides small decorative motif near bottom.