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5 Ducats - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf Reichenstein

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Issuer Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke John Christian (Johann Christian) (1602-1639)
George Rudolph (Georg Rudolf) (1602-1653)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1619
Value 5 Ducats (10)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 17.38 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
556115
References Fr# 3151
Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes).
, FuS# 1521
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 1/2-length figures of Johann Christian and Georg Rudolph facing each other, horizontal line with rosettes below, legend around with large imperial orb at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D G IOHAN CHRIS ET GEORG RVDO FRATR

Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Iohannes Christianus Et Georgius Rudolphus Fratres

Translation: John Christian and George Rudolph, by the grace of God, brothers...

Engraver: Hans Rieger

Reverse

Shield with 4-fold coat of arms, 3 ornate helmets above, signature 'HR' and date at end of legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVC SIL LIGNIC ET BREGE HR 1619

Unabridged legend: Duces Silesiae Legnecensis Bregensis

Translation: ... Dukes of Silesia, Liegnitz and Brieg.

Engraver: Hans Rieger

Mint

Zloty Stok, Poland (1520)

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Actual gold weight: 0.551 oz
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