© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
4 Ducats - Frederick William Birthday of Frederick and Birth of Prince Charles Frederick
1655 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#410868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned six-line inscription and value 4 punched in.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CAROLUS
AEMILIUS D G
MARCH BR HAERES
ELECTORALIS
NATUS 6 FEBR
ANNO 1655
4
AB
Unabridged legend: Carolus Aemilius Dei Gratia Marchio Brandenburgicus Haeres Electoralis Natus 6 Februaris Anno 1655
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate two significant events in the life of Frederick William, the Elector of Brandenburg: his birthday and the birth of his son, Prince Charles Frederick. This coin is a rare example of a circulating commemorative coin from the German States, and its gold content and weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
