© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
⅛ Thaler - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian Death of George Rudolf
1653 year| Silver | 4.78 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1651-1672) Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651-1663) Christian (1651-1672) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1653 |
| Value | ⅛ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.78 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
6-line inscription with dates
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S. CÆS. MAI. VICAR. REG. SUPR. PRÆF. PER. UTRAM & SIL.
NATUS / 22. IANUARII / ANNO 1595 / OBIIT 14 / IANUARII / 1653
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the death of George Rudolf, the last male member of the Piast dynasty, which had ruled Silesia for over 400 years. The coin features an image of George Rudolf, as well as the coat of arms of the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg, and was minted in 1653, the year of his death.
