GERMAN STATES, BRANDENBURG-PRUSSIA 5 Ducats 1653, Berlin. 17.27 g. Mintmaster Carol Thauer. Obv.: Armored full-length figure of Elector Frederick William standing three-quarters right with sword, holding scepter over right shoulder and left hand resting on hip; table to right bearing a helmet. Rev.: Electoral hat (Kurhut) resting upon a complex multi-field coat of arms with central inescutcheon; split date 16 - 53 flanking electoral hat; split mintmaster initials C - T flanking lower shield. Of the utmost rarity. An attractive specimen with fine golden toning Fr. 2190, Ex. Collection A. Tesmer Part I, Künker 348, 24.03.2021, lot 2625, ticket enclosed Grade: EF