1 Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Princess Louise) 1663 front 1 Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Princess Louise) 1663 back
1 Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Princess Louise) 1663 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

1 Ducat - Ferdinand Maria Birth of Princess Louise

1663 year
Gold (.986) 3.41 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Ferdinand Maria (1651-1679)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1663
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.41 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#277607
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Adelaide facing 1/2 right

Script: Latin

Lettering: SERENISS ELECTR PVERPERAE

Comment

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Princess Louise) 1663 coin from the Electorate of Bavaria is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Princess Louise, who was born in 1662 to Elector Ferdinand Maria and his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy. The coin's design features an image of the princess as an infant, surrounded by symbols of prosperity and good fortune. This coin is a rare and valuable example of a commemorative coin from the German States, and its gold content and detailed design make it a highly sought-after collector's item.