Caption

Louis II (Duke of Brzeg; ca. 1380–1436); Jadwiga of Silesia (St.; 1174–1243). Coin (1399–1436), diameter 12.3 mm, weight 0.41 g, axis 315°. Obverse: in the trefoil a shield with the Silesian eagle; letters L/, -, Rw at top and sides. Reverse: bust of Saint Jadwiga with image of a church. Iconography: Silesian eagle, Silesian coat of arms; shields; letters L/D - B.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_276

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 Coin 1399–1436 diameter 12.3 mm weight 0.41 g axis 315° Obverse trefoil shield Silesian eagle letters L - Rw top sides Reverse bust Saint Jadwiga image church Iconography Silesian coat arms shields D - B small round metallic object sits plain white background object silver-gray darker gray shadows subtle lighter highlights showing raised design includes rounded hood- shape simplified facial outline curved straight lines suggesting drapery folds irregular edges slight surface scratches dents.