Caption

grosz, Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca 1540-1555); Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); motifs: eagles, Silesian eagle, Piast family; iconography: bust of the ruler turned right, male bust with beard and sideburns, wearing a coat with a wide collar; obverse rim inscription: +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.L.RE; reverse rim inscription: VERB.DOMI:MANET.IN.ETERN.I543.; date: 1543; region: Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica; object: coin (grosz); diameter 23.0 mm; weight 1.62 g; axis 0°

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_046

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.8Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

grosz Stoltz Michael fl ca 1540-1555 Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 motifs eagles Silesian eagle Piast family iconography bust ruler turned right male bust beard sideburns wearing coat wide collar obverse rim inscription +Frideri.Dgdvx.Slesi.L.Re reverse rim inscription Verb.Domi Manet.In.Etern.I543 date 1543 region Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica object coin diameter 23.0 mm weight 1.62 g axis 0° round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central design stylized bird outstretched wings textured circular border irregular edges worn slightly darker patina areas visible fine scratches small pits colors visible silver-gray hints darker gray faint brownish discoloration.