© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
3 Kreuzers - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf
| Silver | 1.24 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1621 |
| Value | 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#91599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
2 adjacent shields of arms, Silesian eagle left, Brieg right, large crown above, 3 in oval below, date at end of legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: MO. NOV. ARG. REICHST.
Comment
Varieties exist. Ref: F/S#1493, 1496, 1500-01, 1503, 1514-15, 1518, 1537, 1545-46, 1556, J/M#114.
Known mintmarks:
(c) Crossed axes with c's around them or CC - Liegnitz mint - mintmaster Christoph Cantor
KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Kreuzers coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features a unique combination of two rulers, Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf, who jointly ruled the duchy from 1612 to 1621. This coin is a rare example of a coin that has two rulers depicted on it, which makes it stand out among other coins from that time period.
