Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547) coin depicting eagles and the Silesian eagle iconography; obverse legend in rim between pearl borders: 'FRIDERICVS:D:DUX:S'; reverse half-figure of Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (St. Jadwiga; 1174–1243) holding an image/model of a church, reverse rim inscription: '+MONETA:DV:LEGNI:ENSI'; dated 1505–1547; region: Silesia, Duchy of Brzesko–Legnica–Wolów, Legnica; weight 1.74 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_207

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.1Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 coin depicting eagles Silesian eagle iconography obverse legend rim pearl borders Fridericvs D Dux S reverse half-figure Saint Jadwiga Silesia St Jadwiga 1174–1243 holding image model church reverse rim inscription +Moneta Dv Legni Ensi dated 1505–1547 region Duchy Brzesko–Legnica–Wolów Legnica weight 1.74 g axis 225° round worn metallic coin central raised circular area containing faint carved human figure wearing crown curved object surrounded decorative inner border ring raised characters outer edge uneven surface texture small dents darker spots abrasions visible colors shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas.