1 Ducat - Joachim, Henry III and Charles II 1553-1562 front 1 Ducat - Joachim, Henry III and Charles II 1553-1562 back
1 Ducat - Joachim, Henry III and Charles II 1553-1562 photo
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1 Ducat - Joachim, Henry III and Charles II

 
Gold (.986) 3.50 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia)
Duke
Joachim (1536-1562) Henry III (Heinrich III) (1548-1574) Charles II (Karl II) (1548-1617)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1553-1562
Value
1 Ducat (2)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.50 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121787
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Full-length standing figure of St. Christopher carrying Christ Child divides mintmaster's initials

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONE·AVRE/REICHSTEIN

Comment

Ref. Sch#2362; S/Sch#58-64; F/S #2106-13; J/M #149; S #258-59.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of Joachim, Henry III, and Charles II. This shape was chosen to symbolize the unity of the three rulers and their commitment to stability and prosperity in the region.