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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 | 1653-1662 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three helmets above ornate 4-fold arms, date at end of legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVCES.SILESIÆ.LIGN. / BREG.& WOLAVI.1657
Comment
Struck at Liegnitz or Brieg mint. Varieties exist.KM# is attributed to German states.
Variant 1660 EW, slight different obverse and reverse in details. For example. different ornament below the men and different ornaments around the coat of arms.