Caption

Thaler by Michael Stoltz (fl. ca. 1540–1555), 1542. Obverse: male bust turned right with beard and sideburns, wearing a bonnet and coat with a wide collar; rim inscription +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEGENICZ.BRIGEN. Reverse: four-field coat of arms of the Duchy of Legnica–Brzeg topped with a jewel with labres; rim inscription VERBVM.DOMINI.MANET.IN.ETERNVM.I54Z. Depicts Frederick II (Duke of Brzeg–Legnica; 1480–1547); iconography includes busts of the ruler and coats of arms. Silver coin (thaler), dia. 40.8 mm, weight 28.69 g, axis 45°. Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg–Legnica–Wolów, Legnica.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_152

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Keywords

Thaler Michael Stoltz fl ca 1540–1555 1542 Obverse male bust turned right beard sideburns wearing bonnet coat wide collar rim inscription +FRIDERI.DGDVX.SLESI.LEGENICZ.BRIGEN Reverse four-field coat arms Duchy Legnica–Brzeg topped jewel labres rim inscription VERBVM.DOMINI.MANET.IN.ETERNVM.I54Z Depicts Frederick II Duke Brzeg–Legnica 1480–1547 iconography includes busts ruler coats Silver coin thaler dia 40.8 mm weight 28.69 g axis 45° Silesia Brzeg–Legnica–Wolów Legnica circular metallic object silver-gray color slightly worn surface featuring ornate raised relief designs central shield divided sections patterned textures elaborate scrolling foliage helmet crest plume- decoration outer edge raised rim inner dotted border encircling central design.