½ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Maximilian Emanuel) 1662 front ½ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Maximilian Emanuel) 1662 back
½ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Maximilian Emanuel) 1662 photo
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.

½ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria Birth of Maximilian Emanuel

1662 year
Gold (.986) 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Ferdinand Maria (1651-1679)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1662
Value
½ Ducat (½ Dukat) (1.75)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
1.75 g
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#324795
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna and child seated facing

Script: Latin

Lettering: SVB HIS SECVRA SPES

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Maximilian Emanuel) 1662 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Maximilian Emanuel, the son of Ferdinand Maria, who was the Elector of Bavaria at the time. The coin features an image of the young prince on one side and the coat of arms of Bavaria on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European commemorative coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.