Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547), Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243), eagles; Silesian eagle (iconographic). Av. Silesian eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription +FRIDERICVS,:DVX:SLE. Rv. Half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding the image of a church; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription +:MONETA,VCIS:LEIGNIC. Date range 1505–1547. Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Coin; diameter 26.0 mm and 25.0 mm, weight 1.84 g, axis 50°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_481

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 Saint 1174–1243 eagles Silesian eagle iconographic Av rim pearl borders inscription +FRIDERICVS Dvx Sle Rv Half-figure Saint Jadwiga holding image church inscription + Moneta Vcis Leignic Date range 1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Coin diameter 26.0 mm 25.0 mm weight 1.84 g axis 50° worn round metallic object tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised circular border indented central area raised decorative shapes resemble stylized figure curved motifs edge beaded rim places several raised ornamental elements perimeter object displays uneven texture scratches areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights.