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2 Ducats - John Frederick
1683 year| Gold (.986) | - | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | John Frederick (Johann Friedrich) (1667-1686) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1683 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#230396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Piety and Justice standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· PIETATE ET IUSTITIA ·
1683
Engraver: Johann Jakob Wolrab
Comment
Mintmaster - Martin HoffmannInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John Frederick 1683 from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) made of Gold (.986) is that it features a unique blend of medieval and baroque styles in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Brandenburg and Ansbach, while the reverse side features a stylized image of St. John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Margraviate. This blend of religious and secular imagery reflects the complex political and religious landscape of the German States during the 17th century.
