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4 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf

Features

Issuer Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639)
George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1611
Value 4 Ducats (8)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 13.83 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
338245
References KM# 136
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Fr# 3160
Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes).
, FuS# 1466
Friedrich Friedensburg, Hans Seger; 1901. Schlesiens Münzen und Medaillen der neueren Zeit = Silesian Coins and Medals of Modern Times. Vereins für das Museum Schlesischer Altertümer, Wrocław, Poland.

Obverse

Armored and draped bust of Johann Christian right, legend begins at 6h, divided by 2 small shields of arms of Brieg and Liegnitz at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D:G • IO HANN • CHRISTI • AN • ET •

Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Iohannes Christianus Et

Translation: By the grace of God, John Christian and...

Engraver: Hans Rieger

Reverse

Armored and draped bust of Georg Rudolf left divides date, legend begins at 10h, 2 small shields of arms of Brieg and Liegnitz at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEOR • RVD • FR • D • SI • LIG • ET • BREG •
1611

Unabridged legend: Georgius Rudolphus Fratres Duces Silesiae Legnecensis Bregensis

Translation: ... George Rudolph, brothers, Dukes of Silesia, Liegnitz and Brieg.

Engraver: Hans Rieger

Mint

Zloty Stok, Poland (1520)

Comments

Struck with 1/2 Thaler dies, KM#134.

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1611 

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Bullion value: USD 1893.35 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.438 oz
Current gold price: 4318.57 USD/oz (see gold price )

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