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10 Ducats - John III Sigismund
| Gold (.986) | 35 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John III Sigismund (1608-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1612-1614 (1611-1614) |
| Value | 10 Ducats (35) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#355969 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross, arms in center, shield at end of each arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARCHIC E EL I PR IVL CLIV MONT D
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Ducats - John III Sigismund 1612-1614 (1611-1614) coin from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) 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 III Sigismund, who was the Margrave of Brandenburg from 1611 to 1614. During his reign, the Margraviate of Brandenburg was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these challenges, the 10 Ducats coin was minted using high-quality gold (.986) and weighed 35 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after coin among collectors today.