4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf (Oels) 1622 front 4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf (Oels) 1622 back
4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf (Oels) 1622 photo
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk

4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf Oels

1622 year
Gold 13.87 g 34 mm
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
1622
Value
4 Ducats (8)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
13.87 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#120947
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
·DUC·SI·MONS·/ET·OLS·CO·GLA·
HT

Comment

FuS. 2258 Kopicky lists only 3 Ducat

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 (Oels), which was a rare design element for coins during that time period.