© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Ferdinand Maria
| Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Ferdinand Maria (1651-1679) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1676-1678 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#277581 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna and child with angels above view of Munich in inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NI • DN: • CVSTO • CIVIT • FRVST • VIGIL • QVI • CVSTODIT • E AM
1677
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat coin from the Electorate of Bavaria 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 1676 to 1678. During this period, the Holy Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, and the value of gold coins like the Ducat was fluctuating. Despite these challenges, the 1 Ducat coin from Bavaria remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
