© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf
| Gold (.986) | 35 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1617-1619 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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. BREGEN BH 617
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features a unique double portrait of its rulers, Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf, on opposite sides of the coin. This distinctive design was a deliberate choice made by the mint masters to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two rulers, who were brothers and co-regents of the duchy. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early 17th-century numismatics and represents an important part of the history of the region.
