© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
© Gabinet Numizmatyczny D. Marciniak
3 Kreuzers - George Rudolf
1622 year| Silver | 0.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1622 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#370115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two adjacent shields, crown above, value below in oval, within inner circle. Mint mark divides legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONE · NOVA · ARGE · 1622
Unabridged legend: Moneta Nova Argentea
Translation: New silver coinage
Comment
KM#308 has the mint mark obverse below eagle, and they give corresponding rferences Fr.u.S. 1696, 1697.Type in photos has the mint mark reverse below the shields, Fr.u.S. 1696.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features an image of George Rudolf, the ruler of the duchy, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was minted in 1622 and is made of silver, weighing 0.7 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
