Bishopric of Breslau 1 Ducat - Balthasar of Promnitz, 1550 – 1560

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Bishopric of Breslau Bishopric of Breslau
Currency Thaler
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1550 – 1560
Ruler Balthasar of Promnitz (Balthasar von Promnitz) (1539–1562)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.516
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Bishopric of Breslau. Issued from 1550 to 1560. Struck in Gold. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 3.52 g.

Obverse
Miter above ornately-shaped 5-fold arms which divide date, titles of Balthasar.
Reverse
Standing figure of St. John the Baptist.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1560  —
1557  —
1556  —
1554  —
1552  —
1551  —
1550  —

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