© 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 William
| Gold (.986) | 17.3 g |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1652-1657 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#316020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capped arms in inner circle, date divided at top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1653
MAG D PR I C M S P C V S C C D B N HALB ET M PR
C T
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats coin from the State of Brandenburg-Prussia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William, who was the Elector of Brandenburg and the Duke of Prussia from 1640 until his death in 1688. During his reign, Frederick William implemented a number of reforms aimed at modernizing the economy and military of Brandenburg-Prussia, which helped to lay the foundation for the growth and prosperity of the region in the centuries that followed. Despite being minted during a time of change and upheaval, the 5 Ducats coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
