© 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
1653 year| Gold (.986) | 16.99 g | - |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1653 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 16.99 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#316021 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Frederick William 1653 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts the coat of arms of Brandenburg, which includes a shield with the Cross of St. George, surrounded by two griffins. This blend of Christian and pagan symbols reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time and adds to the coin's historical significance.
