© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Frederick III
| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688-1701) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1698-1700 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#369102 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scepter shield in garter within cruciform crowned F III monogram, date at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
17 00
• HONI • SOIT • QVI • MAL • Y • PENSE •
LC S
Engraver: Raimund Faltz
Comment
In 1690, Frederick III became a knight of the Order of the Garter, hence the presence of the order's motto on the reverse here.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick III 1698-1700 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (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 Frederick III, who was the first king of Prussia and worked to modernize and strengthen the country's economy and military. The coin's gold content and weight also reflect the value and importance of gold in the region at that time.
