15 Kreuzers - Ludwig IV 1659-1663 front 15 Kreuzers - Ludwig IV 1659-1663 back
15 Kreuzers - Ludwig IV 1659-1663 photo
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15 Kreuzers - Ludwig IV

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651-1663)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1659-1663
Value
15 Kreuzer = ¼ Thaler
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#112433
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Silesian eagle in circle, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Comment

Ref. F/S#1869, 1871, 1877-78, 1882-83, 1887. Varieties exist.

Mintmarks:
(pf) Pierced heart (differrent types exist) - mintmaster Christian Pfahler
EW - mitnmaster Elias Weiss

Interesting fact

The 15 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) was minted during the reign of Ludwig IV (1659-1663) and features an image of the duke on one side and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. What's interesting about this coin is that it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was used as a standard circulation coin, meaning it was widely used in everyday transactions. This coin is a great example of the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into the minting of coins during this time period.