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1 Ducat - Balthasar of Promnitz
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Balthasar of Promnitz (Balthasar von Promnitz) (1539-1562) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1552 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#87818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Standing figure of St. John the Baptist.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNVS CESAR MAXIMILIAN I
Comment
MB# is attributed to German states.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Balthasar of Promnitz 1541-1552 from Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia) made of Gold is that it features a unique design that showcases the coat of arms of the Promnitz family on one side and the image of Saint John the Baptist on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Bishopric of Breslau was under the rule of Balthasar of Promnitz, who was a powerful and influential bishop in the region. The coin's design reflects the religious and political significance of the time period and is a rare example of a coin that has survived in good condition from that era.
