Caption

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

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_483

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.0Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Jadwiga Silesia Saint 1174–1243 Silesian eagle iconographic Coin diameter 26.0 mm 25.4 mm weight 1.92 g axis 200° Obverse rim pearl borders inscription +Fr Icvs D G Dvx Slesie Av Reverse Half-figure Saint Jadwiga holding image model church +Mon Dvcis Legnicensis Date range 1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Maker Jan Szymonski 1887–1954 noted association models churches round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing tarnish darker gray areas featuring raised circular border embossed central portrait person visible facial features clothing details surrounded decorative beaded inner ring outer ring raised ornamental elements set white background.