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1 Ducat - Frederick William Trade Coinage
| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1661-1663 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Electoral hat over manyfold arms separating the date. Legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MON:NOVA·AUREA·DUC·PRUSS·
1663
H·M·
Engraver: Hans Muller
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Frederick William (Trade Coinage) 1661-1663 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia. He implemented various economic reforms, including the creation of a new coinage system, to help modernize and strengthen the economy of the region. The 1 Ducat coin was part of this new system and was used for trade and commerce. It was made of gold (.986) and weighed 3.5 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors and historians today.
