2 Ducats - Christian Brieg

Features

Issuer Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia)
Duke Christian (1651-1672)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1666-1672
Value 2 Ducats (4)
Currency Thaler
Composition Gold (.986)
Weight 7 g
Shape Round
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
92922
References KM# 494
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Armored and mantled bust of Christian right in inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: CHRISTIANVS. D.G. DVX. SILESIÆ. LIGNICE.

Reverse

Crowned Silesian eagle in inner circle, crown above divides date in margin, mintmaster's initials in oval at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering: BREGENSIS. ET. - WOLAVIENSIS.

Mint

Brieg, modern-day Brzeg, Poland

Mark

CBS Christoph Brettschneider, Mint Master, Brieg (1668-1713)

Comments

KM# is attributed to German states.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1666 CBS
1670  CBS
1672  CBS

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