JADWIGA AND SILESIAN EAGLE Slavic Heroines 1 Oz Silver Coin 1$ USA 2024
This significant 1 Oz Silver coin is part of the "Slavic Heroines", celebrating the strong women who influenced the course of European history, and is dedicated to Saint Hedwig (Jadwiga) of Silesia, a historical region of Central Europe that lies mostly within Poland, with small parts in the Czech Republic and Germany. Jadwiga is the patron saint of Poland, as well as the patron of refugees, marriage, and Christian families. This Silver coin comes in a case, along with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Extremely limited mintage of 100 pieces worldwide!
Data sheet
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 2024
- Face Value
- 1 Dollar
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .999
- Weight (g)
- 31.1 (1 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 40.6
- Quality
- BU - Brilliant Uncirculated
- Mintage (pcs)
- 100
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- 1 oz - less than 2 oz
- Series
- Slavic Heroines
The reverse of the coin features Saint Hedwig (Jadwiga) of Silesia, embodying her noble spirit and unwavering devotion. Her gaze is both fierce and compassionate, reflecting her legendary strength. She is adorned with an elaborate headdress encrusted with intricate embellishments, emphasizing her status and historical significance. To her left, a majestic black eagle stands as a powerful symbol of Silesia, while behind them, the silhouette of a gothic church adds depth and reverence to the scene. The background glows in rich golden hues, accentuating the regal aura of the composition. On the reverse, also the inscriptions: "LIBERTY" – the American value, and "2024" – the year of issue. The obverse of the coin depicts the American bald eagle holding an oak branch in its talons. Surrounding it are the inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" - the issuing country, "1 OZ. FINE SILVER" - the weight of the coin and the fineness of Silver, "ONE DOLLAR" - the face value, and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" – the Latin phrase meaning "out of many, one," the motto of the United States of America.