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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
5 Ducats - Frederick William
1654 year| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#410845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capped arms in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AC E EL MAG PR I C M S P I S C C D B N H E M P
1 6
5 4
Unabridged legend: ... Archicamerarius Et Elector Magdeburgi Prussiae Juliaci Cliviae Montium Stetini Pomeraniae in Silesia Crossenensis Carnoviensis Dux Burggravius Norimbergensis Halberstadensis Et Mindensis Princeps
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Frederick William 1654 coin from State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Europe. The Thirty Years War had recently ended, and the Brandenburg-Prussian state was still in its early stages of formation. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained remarkably consistent and of high quality, with the 5 Ducats coin being a prime example. Its gold content and detailed design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
