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grosz, Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547), Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca 1540-1555), Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547) - iconography, Piasts (family), eagles, busts, portraits of rulers, portraits, busts of the ruler, portraits of the ruler in armor, busts of the ruler to the right, Obv. Male bust in armour turned right with beard and sideburns, in the rim between the pearly borders an inscription beginning with a trefoil FRIDERI.D G.DVX.SLE, Rw. Silesian Eagle, in the rim between the pearly borders an inscription, MI.MANET.I, .ETERN.I544, 1544, Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica, coin, diameter 23.3 mm, weight 1.97 g, axis 40 degrees

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A62_074

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Keywords

grosz Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480-1547 Stoltz Michael fl ca 1540-1555 - iconography Piasts family eagles busts portraits rulers ruler armor right Obv Male bust armour turned beard sideburns rim pearly borders inscription trefoil FRIDERI.D G.DVX.SLE Rw Silesian Eagle Mi.Manet.I .Etern.I544 1544 Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica coin diameter 23.3 mm weight 1.97 g axis 40 degrees worn metallic coin tarnished silver-gray surface showing raised profile person relief surrounded beaded circular border several dents irregularities small areas brownish discoloration displayed plain white background.