Caption

Grosz, Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); maker: Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca. 1540–1555). Obverse: male bust in armour turned right with a beard and sideburns; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription beginning FRIDERI.D:G.... Reverse: Silesian eagle; in the rim between pearly borders an inscription VER, ET.IN.ETERN. Date: 1543. Iconography: Frederick II, Silesian eagle, Piast dynasty; portraits of rulers, busts of the ruler facing right, portrait of the ruler in armor. Medium: coin; diameter 22.6 mm; weight 1.90 g; axis 45°. Location: Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_053

License type

Rights managed

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

Keywords

Grosz Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 maker Stoltz Michael fl ca 1540–1555 Obverse male bust armour turned right beard sideburns rim pearly borders inscription Frideri.D G... Reverse Silesian eagle inscription VER Et.In.Etern Date 1543 Iconography Piast dynasty portraits rulers busts ruler facing portrait armor Medium coin diameter 22.6 mm weight 1.90 g axis 45° Location Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica worn circular metal coin raised rim embossed profile bearded man center textured surfaces areas discoloration shades gray silver small darker spots patches tarnish beaten slightly irregular edge ring raised decorative elements separated shapes encircles portrait.