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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
2 Ducats - John III Sigismund
1615 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | John III Sigismund (1608-1619) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1615 |
| 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#413763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARCHIC E EL I PR VSS IVL CLIV M D
16 15
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John III Sigismund 1615 from Margraviate of Brandenburg (German States) coin is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts John III Sigismund, the ruler of Brandenburg, dressed in elaborate robes and holding a scepter, while the reverse side features a nude female figure representing the goddess of fortune, Fortuna, surrounded by symbols of the four evangelists. This blending of religious and mythological themes was a common practice in Renaissance-era art and reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
