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© National Museum Warsaw
3 Ducats - George William
1635 year| Gold (.986) | 10.5 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1635 |
| Value | 3 Ducats (10.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#420182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
8-fold arms with scepter shield in center within ornamented frame, electoral hat above divides date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANFANCK BEDENCK DAS ENDE 16 35
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats - George William 1635 from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued in 1635, which was just a few years after the Thirty Years' War had ended in 1648. This war had a profound impact on the German states, including Brandenburg-Prussia, and the coin may have been minted as a way to help finance the rebuilding and recovery efforts following the war. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination suggest that it may have been used as a form of currency for international trade or as a store of value for wealthy merchants and nobles.
