© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
2 Ducats - John George
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John George (Johann Georg) (1606-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1618-1621 (1618-1622) |
| Value | 2 Ducats (4.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#190133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Composite arms in an oval shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX CARNO // VIENSIS date
Translation: Dux Carnoviensis = Duke of Jägerndorf (Principatus Carnoviensis)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats coin from the Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John George, who was the Duke of Jägerndorf from 1618 to 1621, and it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 7 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during this time period, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item today.
