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10 Ducats - Joachim III Frederick
1605 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim III Frederick (1598-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1605 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (35) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#355979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross, date at bottom arm, surrounded by 17 small shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1605
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - Joachim III Frederick 1605 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 III Frederick, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1571 to 1608. During his rule, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and increasing trade, which helped to establish Brandenburg as a major economic power in the region. The coin itself is made of gold (.986) and weighs 35 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
