© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Kreuzers - Christian
| Silver | 1.65 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Christian (1651-1672) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1670 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#46020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Crowned Silesian eagle flanked by mintmaster's initians within inner circle. Crown divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIGNIC · BREGENS · E . WOLAV
Unabridged legend: Ligniciae Bregensis Wolaviae
Translation: Liegnitz, Brieg and Wolau
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM# is attributed to German States/Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg.There are at least two dozen legend variants. On the obverse some of the Ns in the legend are sometimes retrograde. The "DG" can appear before or after the denomination. The obverse legend can end in SI, SIL, SILE, or SILESIA. The reverse legend can start with LIGNIC or LICNICENS, BREGENS can be followed with E or &, and the legend can end with WO, WOL, WOLA, WOLAV, or WOLAVIENS. And on both sides the symbols around the legend and between words can be ".", ":", "∴", or "*".
1669 has two variants - big CB (pictured above) and small CB:
