10 Ducats - Joachim II Hector 1570 front 10 Ducats - Joachim II Hector 1570 back
10 Ducats - Joachim II Hector 1570 photo
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10 Ducats - Joachim II Hector

1570 year
Gold (.986) 35 g -
Description
Issuer
Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States)
Prince elector
Joachim II Hector (1535-1571)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1570
Value
10 Ducats (35)
Currency
Thaler (1440-1618)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
35 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#330950
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large cross in ornamented circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: * IN + XP-O + CRVCIFIXO + PENDET + SALVS + NR-A

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Joachim II Hector 1570 coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Joachim II Hector, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1566 until his death in 1571. During his reign, Joachim II Hector worked to strengthen the economy of the Margraviate and to promote trade and commerce in the region. The minting of this coin, which was made of gold and had a high value, reflects the growing prosperity and influence of the Margraviate during this time.