Caption

Male bust in armour turned right, with a beard and sideburns; rim between pearly borders with inscription beginning FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEG.BRE (obv). Reverse: Silesian eagle; rim between pearly borders with inscription VERB.DOMI:MANET.IN.ETERN.I544. 1544. Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480–1547) — Piast iconography; bust/portrait of ruler in armour, bust to the right. Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Coin; diameter 22.8 mm, weight 2.10 g, axis 45°. Maker: Michael Stoltz (fl. ca. 1540–1555).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_072

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Rights managed

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40.1Mb (2.7Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Male bust armour turned right beard sideburns rim pearly borders inscription Frideri.Dgdvx.Slesi.Leg.Bre obv Reverse Silesian eagle inscription VERB.DOMI Manet.In.Etern.I544 1544 Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480–1547 Piast iconography bust portrait ruler Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Coin diameter 22.8 mm weight 2.10 g axis 45° Maker Michael Stoltz fl ca 1540–1555 circular metallic object worn silver-gray surface features raised profile man's head facing showing short hair pronounced brow mustache long beard detailed collar armor neck surrounded beaded inner border outer ring decorated raised characters metal areas darker gray patina lighter gray highlights subtle brownish tones worn spots set plain white background.