Caption

Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonian dynasty. Silver coin (obol), Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius; 1546. Obverse: under the ducal mitre in the rim a shield with a tied monogram composed of the letters SA Rw; in the rim a shield with the Columns of Gediminas coat of arms; on the sides year 15 - 46 (1546). Heraldic shields, tied monograms. Diameter ~11–12 mm; weight ~0.22 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_182

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Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonian dynasty Silver coin obol Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius 1546 Obverse under ducal mitre rim shield tied monogram composed letters SA Rw Columns Gediminas coat arms sides year 15 - 46 Heraldic shields tied monograms Diameter ~11–12 mm weight ~0.22 g round worn metallic object irregular edge showing raised decorative design crown- shape top curved ornamental lines surface textured uneven finish small chips indentations colors visible dark brown bronze hints greenish patina object shown plain white background.