© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Ducat - John
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John (Johann) (1536-1565) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1553-1562 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (2) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
4-fold arms with central shield of Münsterberg divides mintmaster's initials, where present, date above
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA. AVRE. NOVA. REICHSTEIN.
Comment
Ref. Sch#2368; S/Sch #68-76; F/S #2119-29; S #260-62. Varieties exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from the Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) was minted during the reign of John (1553-1562) and features an image of the duke on one side and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. What's interesting is that this coin was minted during a time of great religious upheaval in Europe, with the Protestant Reformation gaining momentum and the Catholic Church facing challenges to its authority. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of the duke, indicating the continued importance of secular authority in the region.
