Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547). Av. Silesian eagle; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription +FR, ICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESIE. Rv. Half-figure of Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243) with the image of a church; in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription +MON:DVCIS:LEGNICENSIS. Date range 1505–1547. Region: Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Coin; diameter 26.0 mm (25.4 mm), weight 1.92 g, axis 200°. Maker: Szymonski, Jan (1887–1954) noted for models of churches.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_482

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 Av Silesian eagle rim pearl borders inscription +FR Icvs D G Dvx Slesie Rv Half-figure Saint Jadwiga Silesia Saint 1174–1243 image church inscription +MON Dvcis Legnicensis Date range 1505–1547 Region Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Coin diameter 26.0 mm 25.4 mm weight 1.92 g axis 200° Maker Szymonski Jan 1887–1954 noted models churches worn round metal coin raised central design resembling stylized bird eagle surrounded beaded circular border set white background coin uneven edges surface wear areas darker tarnish lighter worn silver-gray highlights small spots greenish discoloration.