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½ Thaler - Johann Christian and Georg Rudolf

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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 ½ Thaler
Currency Thaler
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
556452
References FuS# 1533
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 10h, divided by 2 small shields of arms of Brieg and Liegnitz at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: D:G· IOHA·CHRI. ET. GEORG·RVD·FRA·

Unabridged legend: Dei Gratia Iohannes Christianus Et Georgius Rudolphus Fratres

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

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVC· SIL· LIGN· ET· BREGEN· 1619

Unabridged legend: Duces Silesiae Legnecensis Bregensis

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

Mint

Brieg, modern-day Brzeg, Poland

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1619 

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