2 Ducats - Frederick William 1677 front 2 Ducats - Frederick William 1677 back
2 Ducats - Frederick William 1677 photo
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2 Ducats - Frederick William

1677 year
Gold (.986) 6.83 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States)
Margrave
Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1677
Value
2 Ducats
Currency
Thaler (1618-1701)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.83 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#133721
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

City view with sun shining at right.

Script: Latin

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick William 1677 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) coin is that it features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The Latin inscription "FRIDERICUS WILHELMUS" contains a typo, with the letter "H" appearing twice in a row. This error was not corrected in subsequent mintings, making it a unique characteristic of this particular coin.