1 Thaler - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I 1619-1620 front 1 Thaler - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I 1619-1620 back
1 Thaler - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I 1619-1620 photo
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1 Thaler - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I

 
Silver 28.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia)
Duke
Henry Wenceslaus (Heinrich Wenzel) (1617-1639) Charles Frederick I (Karl Friedrich I) (1617-1647)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1619-1620
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.15 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#121797
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Half-length armored figure to left divides date, legend divided by small shield of arms at left, top, right, and 2 shields below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAR. FRIDER. DU. SI. MONS. ET. OLS. CO. GLA.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of both Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I, which was a rare design element for coins during that time period.