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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Ducats - Frederick William
1677 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1677 |
| Value | 2 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#410902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle and griffin holding scepter above city view.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTIOR HIS SIGNIS
Ao 1677 27 DEC
Translation:
The strongest of these signs.
December 27th, 1677.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick William 1677 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and significance in European history. The coin was minted in 1677, which was during the reign of Frederick William, also known as the "Great Elector," who ruled Brandenburg-Prussia from 1640 to 1688. This was a time of great political and military upheaval in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the Brandenburg-Prussian state struggling to maintain its independence and power in the face of neighboring rival powers such as Austria and Sweden. Despite these challenges, Frederick William was able to implement significant reforms and military modernizations that helped to lay the foundation for the future success of Brandenburg-Prussia, which would eventually become the powerful Kingdom of Prussia in the 18th century.
