Caption

Obverse: Half-figure of Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547), Silesian eagle (iconographic), in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription +FRIDERICVS:D:G:DVX:SLESI. Reverse: Half-figure of Saint Jadwiga of Silesia (Saint; 1174–1243) holding the image of a church, in the rim between the pearl borders the inscription +MONETA:DVCIS:LEGNICZEN. Date range: 1505–1547. Place: Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Object: coin. Diameter: 25.0 mm / 24.3 mm. Weight: 2.11 g. Axis: 300°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_487

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Obverse Half-figure Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Silesian eagle iconographic rim pearl borders inscription +FRIDERICVS D G Dvx Slesi Reverse Saint Jadwiga Silesia Saint 1174–1243 holding image church inscription +MONETA Dvcis Legniczen Date range 1505–1547 Place Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Object coin Diameter 25.0 mm 24.3 mm Weight 2.11 g Axis 300° round metallic object worn surface irregular edges showing raised central area embossed decorative elements beaded inner border surrounded ring embossed characters ornamental details object displays range gray silver tones darker gray shadows crevices lighter silvery highlights raised areas subtle patches tarnish lending slightly darker brownish-gray spots.