A rare ducat struck at the Berlin mint in 1733 during the reign of Friedrich Wilhelm I (1713–1740), known as the "Soldier King". This coin reflects the period of Prussia’s military and fiscal consolidation under the Hohenzollerns.
The variety bears the initials EGN, referring to Ernest Georg Neubauer, mintmaster of the Berlin mint from 1725 to 1749.
Graded AU DETAILS by NGC. Uncirculated details but surface is cleaned.Ducats of Friedrich Wilhelm I are considered scarce, especially in higher grades. Their limited issuance was intended primarily for representational and diplomatic purposes, rather than for general circulation.
Obverse: bust of Friedrich Wilhelm I facing right, in armor with draped cloak
FRID. WILH. D.G. REX BOR. EL. BR.
Reverse: Prussian eagle holding orb and scepter, below the initials EGN and date 1733
