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1 Groschen - Frederick Casimir Bielsko
| Issuer | Duchy of Bielsko (Teschen) |
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| Year | 1568-1569 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Armored bust of Duke Frederick Casimir facing right, enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with the date divided on either side of the effigy. The peripheral Latin legend reads FRI. CAZI. D.G. DVX. TESCHINENSIS., identifying the ruler as Frederick Casimir, by the grace of God Duke of Teschen. The portrait is rendered in the Renaissance style typical of Silesian coinage of the period, with visible plate armor detailing on the shoulders. |
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| Reverse description | The crowned Silesian eagle displayed, with wings spread, occupying the central field within a beaded inner circle. The eagle faces left and is rendered with bold, stylized feather detailing characteristic of mid-16th century Silesian heraldic coinage. The surrounding peripheral Latin legend reads PRÆEVNTE DEO COMITE. FORTVNA., translating as 'With God leading and Fortune as companion.' |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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