© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Ducats - Joachim III Frederick
1604 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Joachim III Frederick (1598-1608) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1604 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (7) |
| Currency | Thaler (1440-1618) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#413016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
7-fold arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMA IMPE ARCHICAME ET ELECTOR
MH
16 04
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Joachim III Frederick 1604 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 Joachim III Frederick, the ruler of Brandenburg, wearing a crown and holding a scepter, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victoria holding a victory wreath and a scepter. This blending of religious and mythological symbols was a common practice in Renaissance-era art and reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
