Caption

Half-ducat (groschen stamp), Jan Chrystian (Duke of Legnica-Brzeg; 1591–1639), Jerzy Rudolf (Duke of Legnica-Brzeg; 1595–1653); publisher: Christoph Tuchmann (fl. 1607–1610). Piast family. Obverse: in beaded border a decorative cartouche with the Silesian eagle. Reverse: in beaded border under the ducal mitre two curved coats of arms — Legnica and Brzeg; below number (84). Gold groschen print, 1610, Silesia, Duchy of Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów, Zloty Stok. Diameter 16.8 mm; weight 1.78 g; axis 0°. R8 (rarity).

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A62_183

License type

Rights managed

Available size

37.7Mb (2.0Mb) / 12.1in x 12.1in / 3631 x 3631 (300dpi)

Keywords

Half-ducat groschen stamp Jan Chrystian Duke Legnica-Brzeg 1591–1639 Jerzy Rudolf 1595–1653 publisher Christoph Tuchmann fl 1607–1610 Piast family Obverse beaded border decorative cartouche Silesian eagle Reverse beaded border under ducal mitre two curved coats arms Legnica Brzeg number 84 Gold groschen print 1610 Silesia Duchy Brzeg-Legnica-Wolów Zloty Stok Diameter 16.8 mm weight 1.78 g axis 0° R8 rarity round metallic object gold color sits white background object raised rim beaded edge crown- motif near top two shield shapes side side center shield containing textured floral feather- design shield showing checked pattern surface displays areas shine darker gold shading emphasize embossed details.