Caption

Grosz, Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca. 1540–1555). Coin 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; 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.I543.' Date: 1543. Region: Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Type: coin; diameter 23.6 mm; weight 1.98 g; axis 310°. Subjects/iconography: Frederick II; Silesian eagle; Piast dynasty; portraits/busts of the ruler.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_040

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Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Grosz Stoltz Michael fl ca 1540–1555 Coin depicting Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Obverse male bust turned right beard sideburns coat wide collar rim pearly borders inscription +Frideri.Dgdvx.Slesi.Leg.Bre Reverse Silesian eagle Verb.Domi Manet.In.Etern.I543 Date 1543 Region Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Type coin diameter 23.6 mm weight 1.98 g axis 310° Subjects iconography Piast dynasty portraits busts ruler worn circular metal coin raised detailed double-headed bird emblem center surrounded beaded inner border ring raised decorative elements near edge textured aged surfaces scratches patina visible colors silvery gray areas darker gray faint brownish tarnish.