1 Thaler - Ludwig IV 1661 front 1 Thaler - Ludwig IV 1661 back
1 Thaler - Ludwig IV 1661 photo
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1 Thaler - Ludwig IV

1661 year
Silver 28.26 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651-1663)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1661
Value
1 Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
28.26 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120948
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Round 4-fold arms of the Legnica-Brzeg princes, in baroque frame, 3 ornate helmets above, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CON SILIUM IEHOVÆ STABIT:AN:1661
E W

Translation: God's plans will last

Comment

FuS. 1876; Löffer. 777

Interesting fact

The 1 Thaler coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) made of Silver weighing 28.26g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Ludwig IV in 1661, and it was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.