Caption

Piedfort grosz by Michael Stoltz (fl. ca. 1540–1555) depicting Frederick II, Duke of Brzeg-Legnica (1480–1547). Obverse: male bust turned right, with beard and sideburns, in a coat with a wide collar; rim inscription +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEG.BRE. Reverse: Silesian eagle; rim inscription VERB.DOMI:MANET.IN.ETERN.I54Z. Dated 1542. Iconography: eagles, Silesian eagle, Piast dynasty; portraits/busts of the ruler; piedfort. Rarity: R8. Provenance noted. Mint region: Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Coin; diameter 24.5 mm; weight 12.07 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_024

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Piedfort grosz Michael Stoltz fl ca 1540–1555 depicting Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Obverse male bust turned right beard sideburns coat wide collar rim inscription +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEG.BRE Reverse Silesian eagle rim inscription VERB.DOMI Manet.In.Etern.I54Z Dated 1542 Iconography eagles Piast dynasty portraits busts ruler piedfort Rarity R8 Provenance noted Mint region Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Coin diameter 24.5 mm weight 12.07 g axis 0° round metallic medallion raised central design depicting stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded concentric raised borders decorative motifs showing surface wear patina shades silver gray hints green.