Caption

grosz, Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547), Stoltz, Michael (fl. ca 1540-1555), Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547), Silesian eagle, eagles, Piasts (family), Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg-Legnica; 1480-1547) - iconography, busts, portraits, busts of the ruler, portraits of the ruler in armor, busts of the ruler facing right, portraits of rulers. Obverse: 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.SLESI.LEG.BRE. Reverse: Silesian eagle; in the rim between the pearly borders an inscription VERB.DOMI.MANET.IN.ETERN.I544. 1544. Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Legnica. Coin; diameter 22.6 mm; weight 1.68 g; axis 40 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_077

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Rights managed

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Keywords

grosz Frederick II Duke Brzeg-Legnica 1480-1547 Stoltz Michael fl ca 1540-1555 Silesian eagle eagles Piasts family - iconography busts portraits ruler armor facing right rulers Obverse male bust armour turned beard sideburns rim pearly borders inscription trefoil FRIDERI.D G.Dvx.Slesi.Leg.Bre Reverse inscription VERB.DOMI.MANET.IN.ETERN.I544 1544 Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Legnica Coin diameter 22.6 mm weight 1.68 g axis 40 degrees worn circular metal coin raised rim central embossed bird outstretched wings visible talons shown white background coin surface irregular texture patina shades gray silver darker gray areas hints brownish discoloration edges.