© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf
1611 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (8) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#338245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Georg Rudolf left divides date, legend begins at upper left, 2 small shields of arms at left and right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEOR • RVD • FR • D • SI • LIG • ET • BREG •
16 11
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 1611. This double portrait design was a departure from the traditional single portrait design commonly used on coins during that era, making it a distinctive and interesting feature of this particular coin.
