© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - Frederick, Albert and Christian Gold pattern strike
| Gold (.986) | 16.03 g | - |
| Issuer | Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) |
|---|---|
| Regent | Sophie of Solms-Laubach (1625-1639) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1628-1631 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.03 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#230342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmeted arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRVS . ST : PO : CA . VA . CR : IA . DVC . BVR . NV . PR . RV
Unabridged legend: ... Prussiae Stetini Pomeraniae Cassubiorum Vandalorum Crossenenses Jaegerndorfii Duces Burggravii Nurimbergenses Princeps Rugiae
Comment
Mintmaster Hans Christoph Lauer.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Ducats - Frederick, Albert and Christian (Gold pattern strike) 1628-1631 from Margraviate of Brandenburg-Ansbach (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Holy Roman Empire was in decline, leading to the rise of new territorial states like Brandenburg-Ansbach. This coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 16.03g, was likely used as a means of exchange and store of value during this time of transition.