Lot 4068
Silesia-Münsterberg-Öls. Ducat, 1565. Fr-3235; Fus.3136. 3.50 grams. 21.96 mm. Heinrich III and Karl II, 1562-1587. Obv. Five shields with date dividing center shield. Leg: *HENRI.KARL.D.G.DVC.MVNSTERBERGE. Reverse: St. Christopher standing holding staff crook in right hand and child on left shoulder holding cross. Leg: MONE.AVRE - REICHSTEN. NGC graded AU-53.
Oels was a duchy in Silesia held by Munsterberg until 1647. Then it passed by marriage to Wurttemberg. The five shields are a traditional design found on the coins of this duchy. St Christopher replaced St. James on the coins around 1522.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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