1 Ducat - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1653-1662 front 1 Ducat - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1653-1662 back
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1 Ducat - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian

 
Gold (.986) 3.5 g -
Description
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
References
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.