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1 Ducat - Maximilian II Rheingold-Dukat
| Gold (.937) | 3.49 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Maximilian II (1848-1864) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1856 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (5.5) |
| Currency | Gulden (1837-1856) |
| Composition | Gold (.937) |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
View of a the Rhine river and Speyer
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EX AURO RHENI
MDCCCLVI
Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt
Comment
Rheindukaten were struck from Gold found in the Rhein river.Interesting fact
The 1 Ducat - Maximilian II (Rheingold-Dukat) coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1850 as a replacement for the previous currency, the Gulden, and was intended to stabilize the economy and promote trade. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made of high-quality gold (.937) and weighed 3.49 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
