4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1619 front 4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1619 back
4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf 1619 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf

1619 year
Gold (.986) 14 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke
John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1619
Value
4 Ducats (8)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
14 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#338198
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust left

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVC SIL LIGN ET BREGEN 1619

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats coin from the Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) is that it features a unique double portrait of both Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf, the two ruling dukes at the time of its minting in 1619. This double portrait design was a departure from the traditional single portrait found on most coins of the time, and it symbolized the unity and cooperation between the two dukes in governing their territory.