© 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 William
| Gold (.986) | 3.47 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1667 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with four fields and central escutcheon. Mint master initials in fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ⁕ I ⁕ SUPREMUS PRUSS · PRINC · DOMINUS & HERES 1667
Translation:
Supremus Prussiae Princeps Dominus & Heres
Supreme Prince, Lord and Heir of Prussia
Comment
Mint Warden: CG - Caspar Geelhaar the Elder (1664-1678).The coin in the main image (3.47g, Extremely Fine - Uncirculated):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 8. Sold for 19,000 EUR.
◦ Auctioned by UBS Auction 69, Zürich, 2007, Lot 1842.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great change and transformation in the region. Frederick William, who ruled from 1664-1667, was a key figure in the history of Prussia, and his reign saw significant political, economic, and cultural developments that helped shape the region into the powerful state it would become in the centuries to come. The coin itself is a testament to the growing wealth and influence of Brandenburg-Prussia during this period, and its gold content and detailed design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1666 | 3626 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1667 CG | 3500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Frederick William 1664-1667 coin.
