12 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa 1642 front 12 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa 1642 back
12 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa 1642 photo
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12 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa

1642 year
Gold 41 g -
Description
Issuer
Bishopric of Breslau (Silesia)
Prince-bishop
Charles Ferdinand Vasa (Karol Ferdynand Waza) (1625-1655)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1642
Value
12 Ducats (24)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
41 g
Shape
Oval
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#300619
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
OMNIS POTESTAS A DEO EST
164Z

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 12 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa 1642 coin is that it features an image of the Bishop of Breslau, Karl Ferdinand Wasa, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Breslau on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great religious and political upheaval in Europe, and its design reflects the complex religious and political allegiances of the region.