3 Kreuzers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1651-1652 front 3 Kreuzers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1651-1652 back
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3 Kreuzers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian

 
Silver - 20 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
Years
1651-1652
Value
3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Silver
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#147652
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Silesian eagle in circle, date at end of legend, mint mark (heart with crossed halberds) in legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FRAT. DUC. SIL. - LIG. BREG.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 3 Kreuzers - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian 1651-1652 from Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) made of Silver is that it features a unique triangular shape, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of George III and his successors in the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg. This triangular shape was used to differentiate the coins from other currencies in circulation at the time and to make them easily recognizable.