1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1609-1610 front 1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1609-1610 back
1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1609-1610 photo
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1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1609-1610
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#91030
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Oval shield of 4-fold arms, 3 helmets above, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVC. SIL. LIG. - ET. BREG·610

Comment

KM# is attributed to German states.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1609-1610 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 was 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.