© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1 Ducat - Frederick William Guinea-Ducat
1682 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1682 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Full-rigged sailing ship to right. Two gusts of wind coming from clouds on the top left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO DVCE 1682
CS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1682 Frederick William Guinea-Ducat coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued as part of a series of reforms implemented by Frederick William, who was attempting to modernize and strengthen the economy of Brandenburg-Prussia. These reforms included the introduction of a new currency system, which was based on the gold standard and was intended to stabilize the region's economy and increase its trade with other European countries. The Guinea-Ducat coin was a key part of this new currency system, and it was widely used throughout the region for many years.
