© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
10 Ducats - Frederick William
| Gold (.986) | 34.63 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1657-1658 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.63 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#317235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* FRID : WILH :
D . G • MARCH : BR :
S • R • I • ARCHICAM :
ET ELECT : MAGDEB
P . I . C . M . S . POM : C • V •
SIL : CR • CARN : DUX
BURG : N . P . H . ET M
C . M . ET R . D . I . R
C T
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The State of Brandenburg-Prussia, where the coin was minted, was in the process of becoming one of the most powerful states in the German region, and this coin was a symbol of that growing power and influence. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
