2 Thalers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1656 front 2 Thalers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1656 back
2 Thalers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1656 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

2 Thalers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian

1656 year
Silver 57 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
George III (Georg III) (1651-1672) Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651-1663) Christian (1651-1672)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1656
Value
2 Thalers
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Weight
57 g
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120950
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

3 helmets above ornate 4-fold arms, date at end of legend

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVCES. SILESI. LIGNI. BR - EGENES. ET. WOLAV.

Comment

Ref. F/S-1748.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features three different rulers on one coin, which was a unique design choice for a standard circulation coin at the time.