© 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 ND
1651 year| Gold (.986) | 34.49 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1651 |
| Value | 10 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 34.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#313511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two wild men holding helmeted and supported arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: * C • U • I • N • S • C • C • D • B • N • P • H • & M • CO • M & R • D • I • R *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Frederick William ND (1651) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Brandenburg-Prussian state was still recovering from the devastation it had brought. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time remained of high quality, with the 10 Ducats coin being a prime example. Its gold content and detailed design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
