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1 Ducat - John III Sigismund ND
1607 year| Gold (.986) | 3.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John III Sigismund (1608-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1607 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AR E EL I PRVS IVL CLI MVNT D
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - John III Sigismund ND (1607) coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the coat of arms of Brandenburg, which includes a shield with the Cross of St. George, surrounded by two Griffins, mythical creatures with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. This blend of Christian and pagan symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance and interest.
