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¾ Ducat – Brandenburg-Prussia

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1656

Country: Germany

Issuer: Brandenburg-Prussia

Period:

State

Ruler: Frederick William

Currency:

Thaler

(1618—1701)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 21 mm

Weight: 2.63 g

Gold weight: 2.59 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 98.6% Gold

Magnetic: No

References

KM: #286

Numista: #411138

Value

Bullion value: $432.26

Obverse

Description:

Frederick William in elector's bust, inner circle.

Inscription:

FRID WILH D G M BR S R I A C ET EL

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Capped scepter shield splits date with value in inner circle.

Inscription:

M PR I C M S P C V S C C D B N H ET M PR

16 56

C T

3/4 DUC

Script: Latin

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1656	—	—

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