10 Ducats - Frederick William (Victory at Battle of Fehrbellin) 1675 front 10 Ducats - Frederick William (Victory at Battle of Fehrbellin) 1675 back
10 Ducats - Frederick William (Victory at Battle of Fehrbellin) 1675 photo
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10 Ducats - Frederick William Victory at Battle of Fehrbellin

1675 year
Gold (.986) 35 g 43 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1675
Value
10 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
35 g
Diameter
43 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#355694
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

13-line Inscription.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Frederick William's victory at the Battle of Fehrbellin in 1675, which was a significant military victory for the State of Brandenburg-Prussia during the Scanian War. The coin's design features an image of Frederick William on horseback, surrounded by allegorical figures and military symbols, highlighting the importance of the battle and the triumph of the Brandenburg-Prussian forces.