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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Ducat - Frederick III
1688 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1688 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cruciform crowned F III monogram.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 6 8 8
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick III 1688 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and significance in European history. Frederick III, also known as Frederick the Great, was the King of Prussia from 1740 to 1786 and was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The coin was minted in 1688, which was just a few years before the start of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a significant political and military power in Europe at the time. Additionally, the coin was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5g, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
