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Kreuzer - Adam Wenceslaus

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Issuer Duchy of Teschen (Silesia)
Duke Adam Wenceslaus (Adam Wacław) (1579-1617)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1569
Value 1 Kreuzer (1⁄120)
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 0.97 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
554614
References FuS# 2976
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

Crowned Silesian eagle left, legend around a beaded inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: WENCESL D G DVX TESC

Unabridged legend: Adam Wenceslaus Dei Gratia Dux Tessinensis

Translation: Adam Wenceslas, by the grace of God, Duke of Teschen.

Reverse

Two crosses shifted 45 degrees, small shield with denomination at center. Larger cross divides the beaded inner circle and legend around into 4 quadrants. Date at the end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAL VNS OST 1569

Edge

Plain

Mint

Cieszyn, Poland

Comments

MB# is attributed to German states.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1569 

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