1 Ducat - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Joseph Clemens) 1701 front 1 Ducat - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Joseph Clemens) 1701 back
1 Ducat - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Joseph Clemens) 1701 photo
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1 Ducat - Maximilian II Emanuel Birth of Joseph Clemens

1701 year
Gold (.986) 3.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1701
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.44 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#277598
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St. Nicholas seated facing

Script: Latin

Lettering: SANCTO NICOLAO

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Joseph Clemens, the son of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was the Elector of Bavaria at the time. The coin's design features an image of the young prince, surrounded by symbols of the Holy Roman Empire and the Bavarian coat of arms. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early 18th-century numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.