Caption

Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonian dynasty. Silver coin (obol) dated 1546 from Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania/Poland. 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 year 1546 (5 - 46). Diameter approx. 11.7–13.0 mm; weight 0.25 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_180

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Rights managed

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86.7Mb (4.9Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonian dynasty Silver coin obol dated 1546 Vilnius Grand Duchy Lithuania Obverse rim under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters S R w rim shield Columns Gediminas coat arms sides year 1546 5 - 46 Diameter approx 11.7–13.0 mm weight 0.25 g worn circular metal disc rough textured surface irregular edges showing small round hole near edge disc primarily gray darker lighter silvery highlights casts subtle shadows white background.