Caption

Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellon dynasty. Polish coin featuring coats of arms, heraldic shields, monograms, tied monograms, and the Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms). Obverse: in the rim under the ducal mitre a shield with a tied monogram composed of the letters S A R w; in the rim a shield with the Columns coat of arms; on the sides the year 1546. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, diameter 12.3–12.5 mm, weight 0.3 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A42_173

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Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellon dynasty Polish coin featuring coats arms heraldic shields monograms tied monograms Columns Gediminas coat Obverse rim under ducal mitre shield tied monogram composed letters S R w rim Columns coat sides year 1546 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 12.3–12.5 mm weight 0.3 g single round object uneven worn surface irregular edge sits plain white background object metallic dark gray brown patina showing areas lighter gray highlights subtle reddish-brown tones slightly raised central area shallow incised shapes create rough textured appearance.