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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
4 Ducats - George William
1626 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | George William (Georg Wilhelm) (1619-1640) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1626 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (14) |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#412783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned twelve-fold arms in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAC ROM IMPE ARCH C ET E 1626
I P
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 4 Ducats - George William 1626 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 1626, just a few years after the Thirty Years War had ended, which had devastated much of Germany and disrupted trade and commerce. Despite these challenges, the coin still managed to be minted using high-quality gold (.986) and weighed a substantial 14 grams. This suggests that the State of Brandenburg-Prussia was still capable of producing valuable and reliable currency, even during a time of great turmoil.
