Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547). Obverse: Silesian eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription '+FRIDERIC, D:G:DVX:SLESIE'. Reverse: Half-figure of Saint Jadwiga with an image of a church; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription '+MONETA:DVCIS:L, ICENSIS, 1505–1547'. Iconography: Silesian eagle; models of churches. Maker/artist: Jan Szymonski (1887–1954) [attribution]. Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Coin; diameter 25.6 mm; weight 1.95 g; axis 220°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_467

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.0Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Obverse Silesian eagle rim pearl borders inscription +Frideric D G Dvx Slesie Reverse Half-figure Saint Jadwiga image church +Moneta Dvcis L Icensis 1505–1547 Iconography models churches Maker artist Jan Szymonski 1887–1954 attribution Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Coin diameter 25.6 mm weight 1.95 g axis 220° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border outer ring raised decorative shapes edges slightly irregular metal displays areas darker gray patina subtle brownish discoloration.