© 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 - George William
1639 year| Gold (.986) | 3.45 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1639 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Electoral above coat of arms with eight fields and middle escutcheon. Date divided in fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONE: NOVA AUREA DUCIS PRUSSIÆ •
D K
16 39
Comment
The coin in the main image (3.45 g, Extremely Fine):
◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 2. Sold for 24,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - George William 1639 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, leading to the rise of new powers such as Brandenburg-Prussia. This coin, made of gold and weighing 3.45 grams, was a symbol of the newfound wealth and influence of the State of Brandenburg-Prussia.
