Silesia - Duchy of Legnicko-Brzesko-Wołowski, Three Brothers, Ducat 1653, Brzeg - exquisite
Av.:
Half-figures of three brothers (Jerzy III Brzeski, Ludwik IV Legnicki and Krystian Wołowski).
In the rim the inscription, separated at the top by an apple,: D G GEORGIVS LVDOVI & CHRISTI FRATR
Rw.:
Four-faced shield of coat of arms.
In the rim an inscription, separated at the top by a star, and at the bottom by a mintmark "heart pierced with hooks": DVCES SILESIÆ LI - GNI & BREGEN 1653
Inscription variety ... FRATR in the rim on the obverse.
Condition: NGC MS64
A superbly struck and preserved piece in excellent condition. Impressive detail. Intense luster and mint mirror throughout. Mint condition confirmed by a very high NGC grade. Only one piece received a higher NGC grade (Ms64+). In this state of preservation, the coin is very rare and difficult to find on the collector's market. An exquisite piece to adorn the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 5370 (R5), F.u.S. 1725
