© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
© Macho & Chlapovič a.s.
4 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa
1653 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Oppeln-Ratibor (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles Ferdinand Vasa (Karol Ferdynand Waza) (1648-1655) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1653 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Klippe |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EPIS WRATIS &PLO DVX OPPO &RAT
16 53
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - Charles Ferdinand Vasa 1653 coin is that it features a unique blend of Polish and Swedish influences in its design. The coin was minted during a time when the Duchy of Oppeln-Ratibor was under Polish rule, but the ruling dynasty, the Vasa family, was of Swedish origin. This blend of cultures is reflected in the coin's design, which features a mix of Polish and Swedish symbols and motifs.
