¼ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria 1676 front ¼ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria 1676 back
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¼ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria

1676 year
Gold (.986) 0.875 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Ferdinand Maria (1651-1679)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1676
Value
¼ Ducat (¼ Dukat) (0.875)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
0.875 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#154578
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Capped arms in inner circle, value below, cap divides date.

Script: Latin

Comment

Prev. KM#102.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria 1676 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Ferdinand Maria, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1674 to 1676. This was a period of significant economic growth and cultural development in Bavaria, and the coin reflects the increased trade and commerce that was taking place in the region at the time. The use of gold in the coin's minting also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of the region during this period.