1 Ducat - John Frederick 1672 front 1 Ducat - John Frederick 1672 back
1 Ducat - John Frederick 1672 photo
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1 Ducat - John Frederick

1672 year
Gold (.986) 3.48 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1667-1686)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1672
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.48 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#230354
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned arms, date separated to the sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
16 / 72
VAND CR IAG DVX BVRG NOR PR HAL MIN & CAM

Comment

Slg. Grüber 4240

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - John Frederick 1672 from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in the midst of the Thirty Years War (1618-1648), which had a profound impact on the German states and the Holy Roman Empire. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the mint masters and artisans who created it.