Caption

Lithuanian obol, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572), Jagiellonians (dynasty); Polish coin. 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 of Gediminas coat of arms, above the shield the year 1547. Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Vilnius. Coin, diameter 10.8–11.0 mm, weight 0.2 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_184

License type

Rights managed

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86.7Mb (3.9Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty Polish coin Obverse rim under ducal mitre tied monogram composed letters SA Rw rim shield Columns Gediminas coat arms year 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius Coin diameter 10.8–11.0 mm weight 0.2 g roughly circular dark brown object textured uneven surface raised curved linear patterns sits white background showing worn edges subtle variations darker lighter brown tones.