© AUREA Numismatika
© AUREA Numismatika
4 Ducats - Henry Wenceslaus and Charles Frederick I
| Gold (.986) | 13.84 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Henry Wenceslaus (Heinrich Wenzel) (1617-1639) Charles Frederick I (Karl Friedrich I) (1617-1647) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1620-1621 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 13.84 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#93295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of 4-fold arms, with central shield of Münsterberg, 5 ornate helmets above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVC·SIL·MONS·/·ET·OLS·CO:GLA:
B/H
Comment
Struck from 1/2 Thaler dies, KM#49. Prev. KM#47.3.KM# is attributed to German states.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels, where the coin was minted, was a small state in the region of Silesia, which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. In the early 17th century, the Empire was facing challenges from the Thirty Years' War, which had a significant impact on trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the minting of this coin suggests that the Duchy of Münsterberg-Oels was still able to produce high-quality currency, made from gold and with a high level of craftsmanship. This fact highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of the people of the Duchy during a time of turmoil.
