Caption

grosz, Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547), Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243), eagles, Silesian eagle (iconographic), models of churches; Obverse: half-figure of Frederick II; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription '+FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESIE'. Reverse: half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding an image of a church; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription 'MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENSI'. 1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; coin; diameter 24.8 mm; weight 2.07 g; axis 110°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_466

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

grosz Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Jadwiga Silesia Saint 1174–1243 eagles Silesian eagle iconographic models churches Obverse half-figure rim pearl borders inscription +Fridericvs D G Dvx Slesie Reverse Saint Jadwiga holding image church Moneta Dvcis Legnicensi 1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica coin diameter 24.8 mm weight 2.07 g axis 110° worn circular metallic object dull silver-gray color showing raised central portrait person wearing hat layered clothing surrounded decorative circular border band raised markings edge surface scratches dents areas tarnish slight irregularities small chips circumference.