© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
5 Ducats - Frederick William
| Gold (.986) | 17.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | State of Brandenburg-Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| Margrave | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1640-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1664-1666 |
| Value | 5 Ducats |
| Currency | Thaler (1618-1701) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#410897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms divide date in inner circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUPR DOM PR M I C M S P C V S C C D B N
I L
1666
Unabridged legend: ... Supremus Dominus Prussiae Magdeburgi Juliaci Cliviae Montium Stetini Pomeraniae Cassubiorum Vandalorum [In] Silesia Crossenensis Carnoviensis Dux Burggravius Norimbergensis
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 1664 to 1666. During his reign, Frederick William implemented a number of economic reforms, including the introduction of a new coinage system, which helped to stabilize the economy and increase trade in the region. The 5 Ducats coin was a key part of this new system, and it was widely used for transactions and trade throughout the German States.
