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1 Thaler - 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 1609
Value 1 Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Weight 28.82 g
Diameter 41 mm
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
556322
References Dav ST# 7712-7713
John Stewart Davenport; 1976. German Secular Talers 1600-1700. Numismatischer Verlag P. N. Schulten, Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Obverse

1/2-length figures of Johann Christian & Georg Rudolph facing each other, right figure smaller than left, arabesques under busts, legend around a beaded inner circle, imperial orb at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D.G. IOHAN. CHRIST. ET. GEORG. RVD. FRAT.

Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Iohannes Christianus Et Georgius Rudolphus Fratres

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

Reverse

Ornate oval shield with 4-fold coat of arms, 3 ornate helmets above, 4-digit date at end of legend around, mint signature at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVC. SIL. LIG. ET. BREG·1609 CT

Unabridged legend: Duces Silesiae Legnecensis Et Bregensis

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

Mark

CT Christoph Tuchmann, Mint Master, Zloty Stok, Brieg, Lehnice (1607-1610)

Comments

KM# is attributed to German states.

Mintmark (if present):
(d): CT ligature - mintmaster Christoph Tuchmann

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1609  CT

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