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1 Duit - Frederick III ND
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1688-1701 |
| Value | 1 Duit (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#174064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
2-line inscription with arabesque above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EEN
DUIT
Interesting fact
The 1 Duit coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia, minted during the reign of Frederick III (1688-1701), was made of copper, but it was also one of the first coins to feature a depiction of a person of color. The obverse of the coin features an image of a Moorish man, dressed in exotic clothing and holding a sword, symbolizing the multicultural nature of the Brandenburg-Prussian state. This representation of a person of color on a coin was a rare occurrence in European numismatics at the time and highlights the diversity and inclusiveness of the Brandenburg-Prussian society during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
