1670 Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg, 3 Kreuzer - Christian of Brzeg

Country: Duchy of Liegnitz-Brieg (Silesia) 
Christian duke of Legnica and Brieg (1618-1651-1672)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1670 (1668-1670)
Value: 3 Kreuzer (1⁄20)
Currency: Thaler
Metal: Silver 
Weight: 1.45 g.
Diameter: 21 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: XF45
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Reference: KM# 500

Obverse:
Bust of Duke Christian facing to right. His titles around and the value (3) within a frame under the shoulder.

Lettering: CHRISTIANVS · D · G · DVX · SILE ·

Unabridged legend: Christianus dei gratia dux Silesianum.

Translation: Christian, by the grace of God, Duke of Silesia.

Reverse:
Crowned Silesian eagle flanked by mintmaster's initials within the circle under the eagle's wings. Crown divides date.

Lettering: 
LIGNIC · BREGENS · & · WOLAVI · 16 ♚ 70
C -- B

Unabridged legend: Ligniciae Bregensis et Wolaviae.

Translation: Liegnitz, Brieg and Wolau.

Edge:
Smooth.

Comments:
KM# is attributed to German States/Silesia-Liegnitz-Brieg.

There are at least two dozen legend variants. On the obverse some of the Ns in the legend are sometimes retrograde. The "DG" can appear before or after the denomination. The obverse legend can end in SI, SIL, SILE, or SILESIA. The reverse legend can start with LIGNIC or LICNICENS, BREGENS can be followed with E or &, and the legend can end with WO, WOL, WOLA, WOLAV, or WOLAVIENS. And on both sides the symbols around the legend and between words can be ".", ":", "∴", or "*".

History:
There are at least two dozen legend variants. On the obverse some of the Ns in the legend are sometimes retrograde. The "DG" can appear before or after the denomination. The obverse legend can end in SI, SIL, SILE, or SILESIA. The reverse legend can start with LIGNIC or LICNICENS, BREGENS can be followed with E or &, and the legend can end with WO, WOL, WOLA, WOLAV, or WOLAVIENS. And on both sides the symbols around the legend and between words can be ".", ":", "∴", or "*".

History:
Christian of Brieg-Legnica (German: Christian von Liegnitz-Brieg, Polish: Chrystian Brzeski-Legnicki, Czech: Kristián Břežsko-Lehnický; 19 April 1618 in Oława – 28 February 1672 in Oława) was a Duke of Liegnitz/Legnica (during 1653–1654 and 1663–1664 with his brothers), Brieg/Brzeg (during 1639–1654 with his brothers), Wohlau/Wołów (during 1653–1654 with his brothers, then alone) and Oława (during 1639–1654 with his brothers, then alone). Since 1664, he was the sole ruler as Duke of Legnica-Brzeg-Wołów-Oława. He is descended from the Legnica branch of the Silesian Piasts dynasty.

He was the seventh but third surviving son of John Christian, Duke of Brieg/Brzeg-Liegnitz/Legnica-Wohlau/Wołów-Ohlau/Oława, by his first wife Dorothea Sybille, daughter of John George, Elector of Brandenburg.

In 1639 Duke John Christian died and his sons inherited their lands. Christian became in Duke of Brzeg and Oława with their brothers George III and Louis IV; however, the full government of the Duchy was taken by the eldest brother George III.

Referencia : KM# 500

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Colección : German States coins