Caption

grosz, Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); obverse: Silesian eagle and inscription FRIDERICVS:D:DUX:S between pearl borders; reverse: half-figure of Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (St.; 1174–1243) holding model of a church with inscription +MONETA:DV:LEGNI:ENSI; date range 1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzesko-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; coin; weight 1.74 g; axis 225 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_206

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.2Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 obverse Silesian eagle inscription FRIDERICVS D Dux S pearl borders reverse half-figure Saint Jadwiga Silesia St 1174–1243 holding model church inscription +MONETA Dv Legni Ensi date range 1505–1547 Duchy Brzesko-Legnica-Wolów Legnica coin weight 1.74 g axis 225 degrees circular metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central motif resembles stylized bird spread wings surrounded raised border band decorative indented marks edge metal mostly silver-gray patches darker gray small areas brownish discoloration rim nicks irregularities.