Medal - Witold Korsky Queen Jadwiga

Commemorative issue

The Polish Kings and Royals and their coins

Obverse

An image of a denarius minted in the Krakow Mint, bearing the Royal Guard of Anjou with the letter "h" over it - Hedwig (Jadwiga). The elements on the coat of arms that fills the right field are the stripes on the left - symbolizing the four main Hungarian rivers - Danube, Tisza, Drava and Sava. Family lilies in the right field. Above the coin there is a Polish eagle, modeled on the reverse of the denarius reproduced here.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HEDWIGIS LODOVICI FILIA CORONATA IN REGINAM POLONIE A•D• 1384+NVPTA VLADISLAO JAGELLONI A•D• 1386+
RVSSIAM RVBRAM AB HVNGARIS OCVPTAM POLONIE RESTITVIT•OBIIT A•D• 1399•BEAT•NUMERO ADSCRIPTA

Translation: Jadwiga, daughter of Ludwik, crowned King of Poland 1384, Married to Władysław Jagiello 1386, Red Ruthenia restored to Poland from the Hungarian occupation, Died 1399

Designer: Witold Korski

Reverse

The reverse composition is based on the seal of the majestic Queen Jadwiga, enriched with elements commemorating her deeds. Next to the throne on the left, there are figures of scholars with a roll in their hands, symbolizing the renewal of the University of Krakow and granting it numerous privileges. On the right side, three figures are kneeling, stretching their hands to the queen for a gift - they symbolize the queen's charity work.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HEDVIGIS
VNIVERSITATIS PAVPERVMQVE
CRACOVIENSIS PATRONA
PTAiN· 83·SER·KROL·NR·5B

Translation: Jadwiga, guardian of the University of Krakow and the poor

Designer: Witold Korski

Edge

Plain

See also

• Coin depiction
• Education

• Medal - Witold Korsky (Zygmunt II August coin)
• Medal - Witold Korsky (Bolesław Chrobry)
• Medal - Witold Korsky (Henryk II Pobożny)
• Medal - August II Mocny (the Strong)
• Medal - Witold Korsky medal / Jan II Casimir coin

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