© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
24 Kreuzers - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I
1621 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry Wenceslaus (Heinrich Wenzel) (1617-1639) Charles Frederick I (Karl Friedrich I) (1617-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1621 |
| Value | 24 Kreuzers (0.4) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#120921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Silesian eagle in circle, date in margin at top, value (24) in margin at bottom.
Script: Latin
Comment
Varieties exist. Prev. KM#62.KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 24 Kreuzers - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I 1621 from Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) made of Silver is that it features a unique combination of religious and political symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts the busts of both Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of the Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels, which includes a shield with the symbols of the Holy Roman Empire and the Bohemian Lion. This blending of religious and political symbols reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.
