© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Thaler - Frederick II
| Silver | 28.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Fridrich II) (1488-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1541-1546 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 28.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
4-fold arms, ornate helmet above, date at top in legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·VERBVM·DOMINI·MANET·IN·ETERNUM·1541
Comment
Ref. F/S#1346, 1350, 1356, 1366, 1371; J/M#105. Varieties exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Frederick II 1541-1546 from Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) made of Silver weighing 28.7 g is that it features an image of Frederick II, also known as Frederick the Great, who was the Duke of Liegnitz-Brieg from 1541 to 1546. He was a member of the House of Piast, a royal dynasty that ruled Poland and other regions in Central Europe for centuries. The coin's design includes an inscription in Latin that reads "Friedrich II Dei Gratia Dux Lignicensis et Brigensis," which translates to "Frederick II, by the grace of God, Duke of Liegnitz and Brieg." This coin is a rare and valuable historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the economic and political history of the region during the 16th century.
