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1 Ducat - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George III (Georg III) (1651-1672) Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651-1663) Christian (1651-1672) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1652 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3 helmets above ornate 4-fold arms, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVCES.SILESIÆ.LIGNICENSES.ET.BREG:1651.
Comment
Struck at either Liegnitz or Brieg mint.KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features a unique triple-portrait design, depicting George III, Ludwig IV, and Christian, who were the three ruling dukes of the region at the time. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out among other coins of its era and adds to its historical significance.
