Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243); eagles, Silesian eagle (iconographic); church model; message; obverse: half-figure of Frederick II; in rim between pearl borders the inscription '+FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESI'; reverse: half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding image of a church; in rim between pearl borders the inscription '+MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENSI'; date range 1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; coin; diameter 25.4 mm; weight 2.21 g; axis 110°.
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Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243); eagles, Silesian eagle (iconographic); church model; message; obverse: half-figure of Frederick II; in rim between pearl borders the inscription '+FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESI'; reverse: half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding image of a church; in rim between pearl borders the inscription '+MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENSI'; date range 1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; coin; diameter 25.4 mm; weight 2.21 g; axis 110°.

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Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Jadwiga Silesia Saint 1174–1243 eagles Silesian eagle iconographic church model message obverse half-figure rim pearl borders inscription +Fridericvs D G Dvx Slesi reverse Saint Jadwiga holding image church +Moneta Dvcis Legnicensi date range 1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica coin diameter 25.4 mm weight 2.21 g axis 110° circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised decorative edges central embossed figure coin displays mix silver gray tones areas darker tarnish subtle brownish discoloration lighter highlights raised details.

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