Caption

grosz, Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca. 1540-1555), Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547), eagles, Piasts (family), Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547) - iconography, Silesian eagle, busts, portraits of rulers, portraits, busts of the ruler to the right, busts of the ruler, Obv. Male bust turned right with beard and sideburns, in a coat with a wide collar, in the rim between the pearly borders the inscription +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEG.BRE Reverse. Silesian Eagle, in the rim between the pearly borders the inscription VERB.DOMI:MANET.IN.ETERN.I54Z., 1542, Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica, coin, diameter 23.4 mm, weight 1.64 g, axis 315 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_001

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Keywords

grosz Stoltz Michael fl ca 1540-1555 Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480-1547 eagles Piasts family - iconography Silesian eagle busts portraits rulers ruler right Obv Male bust turned beard sideburns coat wide collar rim pearly borders inscription +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEG.BRE Reverse Silesian Eagle inscription VERB.DOMI Manet.In.Etern.I54Z 1542 Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica coin diameter 23.4 mm weight 1.64 g axis 315 degrees circular metal coin worn surface showing raised central emblem stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded beaded inner border outer raised primarily gray areas darker gray patina small patches brownish discoloration.