Caption

Grosz (coin) depicting Frederick II, Duke of Brzeg-Legnica (1480–1547) and Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (1174–1243); obverse: Silesian eagle (iconographic) and models of churches, inscription on rim between pearl borders: +FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESIE; reverse: half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding an image of a church, rim inscription +MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENSIS; dated 1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; coin, diameter 25.0 mm, weight 2.04 g, axis 135°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_464

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.4Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Grosz coin depicting Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Saint Jadwiga Silesia 1174–1243 obverse Silesian eagle iconographic models churches inscription rim pearl borders +Fridericvs D G Dvx Slesie reverse half-figure Saint Jadwiga holding image church +Moneta Dvcis Legnicensis dated 1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica diameter 25.0 mm weight 2.04 g axis 135° round metallic object worn textured surface silver-gray showing raised rim recessed central area patterned edge decorative raised elements circumference center contains faint irregular shapes contours suggesting relief object displays variations silver-gray tones darker gray shadows recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions.