1 Ducat - William Frederick 1715 front 1 Ducat - William Frederick 1715 back
1 Ducat - William Frederick 1715 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - William Frederick

1715 year
Gold (.986) 3.46 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States)
Margrave
William Frederick (1703-1723)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1715
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.46 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#231070
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned complex arms.

Script: Latin

Engraver: Philipp Heinrich Müller

Comment

Mintmaster - Martin Hoffmann

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - William Frederick 1715 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 during the reign of William Frederick, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach from 1703 until his death in 1723. During his reign, the Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the minting of this coin reflects the increasing wealth and influence of the region during this time. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.