© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1621 |
| Value | 1 Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#122333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with flat top and rounded bottom of 4-fold arms, 3 ornate helmets above, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVC SIL LIGNIC ET BREGE
HR date
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1617-1621 from Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side. The coin bears the portraits of Johann Christian, the Duke of Liegnitz-Brieg, and his brother, Georg Rudolf, who served as the Bishop of Breslau. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that time period, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.
