© 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 William
| Gold (.986) | 6.93 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1670-1674 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 6.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#199088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with ten fields. Electoral hat (Kurhut) above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVPREMVS DVX IN PRVSSIA • 16 72 •
Comment
The coin in the main image (6.93g, Extremely Fine):◦ Auctioned by Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Auction 331, 30 January 2020, Lot 4. Sold for 22,000 EUR.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia 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 William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia from 1670 to 1674. During his reign, Frederick William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 2 Ducats coin was a key part of this new system, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the German States.
