© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Frederick III
| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1699 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#427812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scepter shield in garter belt within cruciform crowned F III monogram, date separated at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 98
• HONI • SOIT • QVI • MAL • Y • PENSE •
L• C• S •
Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick III (1698-1699), features an image of the king on horseback, surrounded by an ornate design. What's interesting is that the coin was minted using a unique process called "gun money," where old cannons and weapons were melted down and used to create the coin's gold alloy. This process was used during a time of economic hardship, as a way to create new currency without the need for fresh gold. The result is a coin that not only has a unique composition but also a fascinating history behind it.
