Caption

Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty). Silver coin (obol) with coats of arms, heraldic shields, monograms, tied monograms, Columns of Gediminas (coat of arms). Obverse: in the rim under the ducal mitre a tied monogram composed of the letters SA Rw; in the rim a shield with the Columns coat of arms; on the sides the year 1546 (5 - 46). Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius, Poland. Diameter 11.7–13.0 mm; weight 0.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_179

License type

Rights managed

Available size

86.7Mb (5.0Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty Silver coin obol coats arms heraldic shields monograms tied monograms Columns Gediminas coat Obverse rim under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters SA Rw rim shield Columns coat sides year 1546 5 - 46 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Diameter 11.7–13.0 mm weight 0.25 g round metallic object rough textured surface irregular edges showing worn raised design circular hole near edge object shades gray silver white background.