Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A64_185

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Keywords

Lithuanian obol Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Jagiellonians dynasty Polish coin featuring 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 year 1547 Grand Duchy Lithuania Vilnius 1547 Coin diameter 10.8–11.0 mm weight 0.2 g round metallic object irregular edge showing raised textured surface central embossed motif object shades brown dark gray lighter highlights raised areas catch light.