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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
10 Ducats - John George
1587 year| Gold (.986) | 35 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John II George (Johann II Georg) (1571-1598) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1587 |
| Value | 10 Ducats (35) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355992 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scepter in shield above cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOB DEN HE RN MEINE S ELE VND VE RGIS NICHT
WAS ER DIR GVT S GETH AN HAT
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - John George 1587 from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) gold coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of John George, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1571 until his death in 1598. During his reign, John George worked to strengthen the economy of Brandenburg and increase its influence in the region. The minting of this coin, which was made of .986 gold and weighed 35 grams, was likely a part of these efforts, as it would have been a symbol of the wealth and power of the Margraviate. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
