1 Ducat - Albert 1651-1663 front 1 Ducat - Albert 1651-1663 back
1 Ducat - Albert 1651-1663 photo
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1 Ducat - Albert

 
Gold 3.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
Albert II (Albrecht II) (1634-1667)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1651-1663
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.5 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#230347
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms separating the date. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Albert, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from 1651 to 1663. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, and the individual German states were beginning to assert their independence. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency, reflecting the growing economic and political power of Brandenburg-Ansbach during this time.