© 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 - William Frederick Death
1723 year| Gold (.986) | 3.32 g | 20.48 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | William Frederick (1703-1723) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.32 g |
| Diameter | 20.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#231074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eight-line inscription with date.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Georg Wilhelm Vestner
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - William Frederick (Death) 1723 coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach is that it was minted to commemorate the death of William Frederick, the Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach, who passed away on August 22, 1723. The coin's obverse features an image of William Frederick, while the reverse shows an image of his wife, Christiane Charlotte of Württemberg-Winnental, who was the regent for their son, Charles William Frederick, who was only 10 years old at the time of his father's death. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts.
