Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty). Silver coin (obol) from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1546, struck in Vilnius. Obverse: in the rim under the ducal mitre a tied monogram composed of the letters S A R w; in the rim a shield with the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms; on the sides the date 15 - 46 (1546). Diameter 11.3–12.5 mm; weight 0.35 g.
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Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty). Silver coin (obol) from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, 1546, struck in Vilnius. Obverse: in the rim under the ducal mitre a tied monogram composed of the letters S A R w; in the rim a shield with the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms; on the sides the date 15 - 46 (1546). Diameter 11.3–12.5 mm; weight 0.35 g.

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Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty Silver coin obol Grand Duchy Lithuania 1546 struck Vilnius Obverse rim under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters S R w rim shield Columns Gediminas coat arms sides date 15 - 46 Diameter 11.3–12.5 mm weight 0.35 g round metallic object worn uneven surface irregular edge showing embossed curved linear patterns object mix dark gray brown copper tones lighter reflective highlights.

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