½ Ducat - George III, Ludwig IV and Christian
Features
| Issuer |
Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg
(Silesia)  |
|---|---|
| Duke |
George III (Georg III) (1651-1672)
Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651-1663) Christian (1651-1672) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (1) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 556295 |
| References | KM# 400 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (7 volumes).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
3 armored closer-up busts of Georg, Ludwig and Christian in inner circle, large imperial orb at top, no date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D:G • GEORG • LUD • ET CHRI : FRA :
Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Georgius Ludovicus et Christianus Fratres
Translation: By the grace of God, George, Ludwig and Christian, brothers...
Reverse
3 helmets above ornate shield with 4-fold coat of arms, date at end of legend around an inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DUCES • SILES • LIG • ET • BRE : 1651
Unabridged legend: Duces Silesiae Ligniciensis Et Bregensis
Translation: ... Dukes of Silesia, Liegnitz and Brieg.
Mint
Brieg, modern-day Brzeg, PolandSee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1651 | |||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 100
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Bullion value: USD 240.53
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Actual gold weight: 0.054 oz
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