Caption

Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547) and Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (1174–1243) depicted; obverse: Silesian eagle, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription '+FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESI'; reverse: half-figure of Saint Jadwiga holding an image of a church, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription '+MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICENS'; dated 1505–1547; Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; coin; diameter 24.7 mm; weight 1.79 g; axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_484

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.9Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Saint Jadwiga Silesia 1174–1243 depicted obverse Silesian eagle rim pearl borders inscription +Fridericvs D G Dvx Slesi reverse half-figure Saint Jadwiga holding image church +Moneta Dvcis Legnicens dated 1505–1547 Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica coin diameter 24.7 mm weight 1.79 g axis 45° weathered round coin raised central emblem resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring decorative raised elements edge surface uneven texture wear small chips visible colors shades gray silver darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised portions.