1 Groschen - Frederick II Eagle

Features

Issuer Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke Frederick II (Fridrich II) (1488-1547)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1495-1547
Value 1 Groschen
Currency Groschen
Composition Silver
Weight 1.98 g
Diameter 25.5 mm
Thickness 1.0 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
93762
References MB# 5,
George S. Cuhaj (editor); Standard Catalog of World Coins (pre-1600) (unpublished). Krause Publications.
And 1 more volumes.
Kop# 4916 (R2)
Edmund Kopicki; 1995. Ilustrowany skorowidz pieniedzy polskich i z Polska związanych / Część 1.1. Teksty Poz. 1-7058. Polskie Towarzystwo Numizmatyczne - Zarząd Główny, Warsaw, Poland.
And 3 more volumes.

Obverse

Silesian eagle in circle, mixed Gothic and Latin letters in legend

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ FRIDERICVS ⵓ D ⵓ G ⵓ DVX ⵓ SLES

Lettering (regular font): ✠ FRIDERICVS ⵓ D ⵓ G ⵓ DVX ⵓ SLES

Unabridged legend: Fridericus Dei Gratia Dux Silesiae

Translation: Frederick, by God's grace Duke of Silesia

Reverse

Facing half-length figure of St. Hedwig holding model of church, mixed Gothic and Latin letters in legend

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ MONETA ⵓ DVCIS ⵓ LEGNECENSIS

Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA ⵓ DVCIS ⵓ LEGNECENSIS

Translation: Coinage of the Duchy of Legnica

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Legnica, Poland (1256-1623)

Comments

Ref. S/Sch#6.

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ND (1495-1547)  Photo $ 100

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Groschen - Frederick II (Eagle)
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 127
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 UNC USD 124.02
(EUR 115.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Groschen - Frederick II (Eagle)
Katz
Auction 73
Lot 353
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2022 UNC USD 74.41
(EUR 69.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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