Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg ½ Ducat - Georg III, Ludwig IV and Christian, 1653 – 1656

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Ducat
Year 1653 – 1656
Rulers Louis IV (Ludwig IV) (1651–1663) , Christian (1651–1672) , George III (Georg III) (1651–1672)
Composition Gold (.986)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 1.75
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Ducat from Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg. Issued from 1653 to 1656. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.75 g.

Obverse
3 armored 1/2-length figures of Georg, Ludwig and Christian in inner circle, small imperial orb at top, arabesques in exergue
Reverse
3 helmets above ornate 4-fold arms, date at end of legend

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1656  —
1654  — 1654/Z
1654  — 1654/Z/1
1653  — 1653/2/1
1653  — 1653/Z

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