© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
3 Ducats - Johann Christian
1622 year| Gold (.986) | 10.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (6) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#337932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Oval 4-fold arms topped by three helmets in inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIL. LIGN. ET. BREG.
H R
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats - Johann Christian 1622 from Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) gold coin is that it features an unusual design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled during the minting process and was believed to have been used as a way to test the coin's authenticity. The hole was said to be able to reveal whether the coin was made of genuine gold or not, as the metal was thought to have a specific sonic properties that would be detectable when struck. This unique feature makes the coin stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
