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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Ducats - Joachim III Frederick
1606 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim III Frederick (1598-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#413013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle in inner circle, arms on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP ARCH CAM E ELEC T DVX PRVSS 1606
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Joachim III Frederick 1606 coin from the Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Joachim III Frederick, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Brandenburg coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbols of the four evangelists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) surrounded by four lions. This blending of religious and heraldic symbols reflects the complex cultural and political landscape of the German States during the early 17th century.
