Caption

Grosz; Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547); Michael Stoltz (fl. ca. 1540–1555). Silver coin (grosz), 1543. Obverse: male bust of Frederick II in armor, turned right, with beard and sideburns; rim between pearly borders bears inscription beginning with a trefoil 'FRIDERI.D:G., BRE...' Reverse: Silesian eagle; rim inscription 'VER, ET.IN.ETERN'. Iconography: Silesian eagle; portraits and busts of the ruler; Piast dynasty. Minted for the Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów (Silesia), Legnica. Diameter 22.6 mm; weight 1.90 g; axis 45°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_054

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Grosz Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Michael Stoltz fl ca 1540–1555 Silver coin grosz 1543 Obverse male bust armor turned right beard sideburns rim pearly borders bears inscription trefoil Frideri.D G Bre Reverse Silesian eagle rim inscription Ver Et.In.Etern Iconography portraits busts ruler Piast dynasty Minted Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Silesia Legnica Diameter 22.6 mm weight 1.90 g axis 45° worn round metallic object raised central design resembling stylized bird outstretched wings surrounded circular border ring raised decorative elements edge surface irregularities scratches areas darker lighter patina visible colors shades gray silver darker gray tones.