Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); Jadwiga of Silesia (St.; 1174–1243); Jan Szymonski (1887–1954). Coin (diameter 25.2 mm, weight 2.16 g, axis 150°), Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica, 1505–1547. Obverse: Silesian eagle (iconographic) and inscription in rim between pearl borders: +FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESI. Reverse: Half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding the image of a church and inscription in rim between pearl borders: +MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENS.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_477

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.2Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Jadwiga Silesia St 1174–1243 Jan Szymonski 1887–1954 Coin diameter 25.2 mm weight 2.16 g axis 150° Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica 1505–1547 Obverse Silesian eagle iconographic inscription rim pearl borders +Fridericvs D G Dvx Slesi Reverse Half-figure Saint Jadwiga holding image church +Moneta Dvcis Legnicens round metallic object worn textured surface showing raised relief stylized bird outstretched wings center surrounded decorative circular border ring raised shapes edge object aged uneven patina showing shades silver gray darker gray small areas brownish discoloration slight blue-green spots outer rim irregular small dents surface scratches.