1 Ducat - Andrew of Jerin 1588-1592 (1585-1596) front 1 Ducat - Andrew of Jerin 1588-1592 (1585-1596) back
1 Ducat - Andrew of Jerin 1588-1592 (1585-1596) photo
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1 Ducat - Andrew of Jerin

 
Gold 3.45 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia)
Prince-bishop
Andrew of Jerin (Andreas von Jerin) (1585-1596)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1588-1592 (1585-1596)
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.45 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#87821
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing figure of St. John the Baptist divides date, when present.

Script: Latin

Lettering: MVNVS. CESAR - MAXIMILIA. I.

Comment

Ref. F/S#2563, 2567, 2569; S/S#58-60. Fr. #481.

MB# is attributed to German states.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) is that it features an image of St. Andrew, the patron saint of the region, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Andrew of Jerin, who was the Bishop of Breslau from 1585 to 1596. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.