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© Kunst Historisches Museum Wien (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0)
2 Ducats - Frederick William I
1713 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick William I (Friedrich Wilhelm I) (1713-1740) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1713 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#419262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spread eagle flying to sun at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEC SOLI CEDIT•
•HFH•1713•
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Frederick William I 1713 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time when the Kingdom of Prussia was going through significant changes. Frederick William I, also known as the "Soldier King," was a military leader who ruled Prussia from 1713 to 1740 and implemented various reforms to modernize the country's military and administration. The coin's mintage coincided with the early years of his reign, and it is a testament to the economic and political changes that were taking place in Prussia during that time.
