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5 Ducats – Brandenburg-Prussia

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1650

Country: Germany

Issuer: Brandenburg-Prussia

Period:

State

Ruler: Frederick William

Currency:

Thaler

(1618—1701)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 36 mm

Weight: 17.5 g

Gold weight: 17.25 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #238

Numista: #410865

Value

Bullion value: $2872.61

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich Wilhelm in elector's costume, half-figure.

Inscription:

FRID WILH D G M BR S R I ARC C PR E

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Inner circle: capped arms.

Inscription:

MAGD PRVS I C M S POM DVX 1650

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1650	—	—

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