Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243); eagles, Silesian eagle (iconographic); church model; message. Coin, diameter 24.8 mm, weight 1.94 g, axis 315°. Obverse: Silesian eagle; in rim between pearl borders the inscription +FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESIE. Reverse: Half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding a model of a church; in rim between pearl borders the inscription +MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENSIS. Date range c.1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_460

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.3Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Jadwiga Silesia Saint 1174–1243 eagles Silesian eagle iconographic church model message Coin diameter 24.8 mm weight 1.94 g axis 315° Obverse rim pearl borders inscription +FRIDERICVS D G Dvx Slesie Reverse Half-figure Saint Jadwiga holding model church inscription +MONETA Dvcis Legnicensis Date range c.1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica worn circular metal coin predominantly silver-gray surface darker gray areas recessed details slight brownish-gray discoloration edges coin raised central portrait bearded figure profile facing left surrounded raised circular border ring raised decorative elements shapes outer contains raised markings textured patterns follow coin’s curve central field also contains raised depiction architectural shape pointed feature beside portrait coin’s surface uneven wear small pits scratches lighting produces soft highlights shadows across relief.