© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - John George
1611 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John George (Johann Georg) (1606-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1611 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#418608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield of manifold arms, 3 ornate helmets above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVX CAR NOVIEN
F V C
Interesting fact
The 5 Ducats coin from the Duchy of Jägerndorf (Silesia) minted in 1611 during the reign of John George is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted using a unique blend of gold, known as "Kölner Gold," which was a standardized gold alloy used in the Holy Roman Empire during the early 17th century. The use of this gold alloy was a significant innovation in coinage at the time, as it helped to ensure the consistency and quality of the coinage across different regions and mints.
