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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
½ Ducat - Frederick William
1655 year| Gold (.986) | 1.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | ½ Ducat (½ Dukat) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capped complex arms in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M P I C M S P C V S C C D B N H ET M PR
1 6
C T
5 5
Unabridged legend: ... Magdeburgi Prussiae Juliaci Cliviae Montium Stetini Pomeraniae Cassubiorum Vandalorum Silesiae Crossenensis Carnoviensis Dux Burggravius Norimbergensis Halberstadiensis Et Mindensis Princeps
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Frederick William 1655 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Holy Roman Empire was in decline. The coin's minting was a sign of the growing power and influence of the Brandenburg-Prussian state, which would eventually become a major player in European politics and economy. Additionally, the fact that it was made of gold (.986) and weighed 1.7g, indicates that it was a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
