© 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 Guinea-Ducat
| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1686-1688 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#199099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Full-rigged sailing ship on water to right. One gust of wind coming from clouds on the top left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO DUCE . 1687
LCS
Comment
Guinea ducats (ship ducats) were minted in Berlin from African gold, between 1683-1696, after Friedrich Wilhelm founded the Großfriedrichsburg colony on the coast of Guinea in 1682. The minting costs were very high, but showcased a strong symbol of early colonization by a German prince. Krause mentions these coins were intended for trade with Guinea.Mint Master: LCS - Lorenz Christoph Schneider (1682-1701).
The coin in the main image (3.45g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 11. Sold for 21,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick William (Guinea-Ducat) 1686-1688 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," who was a key figure in the history of Prussia and played a significant role in the development of the country's economy and military. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
