Caption

Louis II (Duke of Brzeg; ca. 1380–1436); Jadwiga of Silesia (St.; 1174–1243); Silesian eagle and Silesian coat of arms iconography; shields (shield with eagle); coat of arms; letters L/D - B; models of churches. Obverse: in the trefoil a shield with the Silesian eagle, letters L/D - B at top and sides. Reverse: bust of Saint Jadwiga with image of a church. Coin, 1399–1436, Silesia (Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Brzeg); weight 0.35 g; axis 90°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_205

License type

Rights managed

Available size

19.2Mb (1.0Mb) / 8.6in x 8.6in / 2591 x 2591 (300dpi)

Keywords

Louis II Duke Brzeg ca 1380–1436 Jadwiga Silesia St 1174–1243 Silesian eagle Silesian coat arms iconography shields shield eagle coat arms letters L D - B models churches Obverse trefoil top sides Reverse bust Saint Jadwiga image church Coin 1399–1436 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów weight 0.35 g axis 90° round metallic object worn irregular edge showing raised sculpted figure symbol object silver-gray darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised surfaces sculpted design draped figure wearing rounded head covering simple facial features formed shallow grooves figure’s hands drapery folds indicated curved linear lines Beside vertical staff topped cross- shape base staff stacked horizontal vertical elements background white leaving metallic isolated visually.