© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Ducat - Frederick William
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1668-1677 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned scepter shield in garter oval in palm branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
16 77
HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE
Comment
In 1654, Frederick William became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the reverse here.
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 significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was introduced in 1668, just a few years after the end of the Thirty Years' War, which had devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the coin became a widely used and trusted form of currency throughout the German States, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
