© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
½ Ducat - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf
1619 year| Gold (.986) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1619 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-line inscription with date
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO / AVR D G IO / CHR ET GEO / RVD FRAD / SIL LIGNI / ET BREG / 1619
Comment
F.u.S. 1526Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features a unique blend of both Catholic and Protestant imagery on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively. The obverse side bears the image of the Catholic saint, St. George, while the reverse side features a Protestant-inspired image of a lion holding a shield with the initials "G" and "R," representing the ruling dukes, Georg Rudolf and Johann Christian. This blending of religious imagery reflects the complex religious landscape of the region during the early 17th century.
