© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
5 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf
1610 year| Gold (.986) | 16.91 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639) George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1610 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (10) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.91 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#121187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVC·SIL·LIG·/ET·BREG·610·CT
Translation: Dukes Silesia Liegnitz and Brieg 610 (1610)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 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 1610. This double portrait design was a rare feature in coins of that era and adds to the coin's historical significance and collectible value.
