1 Ducat - Maximilian II (Trade Coinage) 1849-1856 front 1 Ducat - Maximilian II (Trade Coinage) 1849-1856 back
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1 Ducat - Maximilian II Trade Coinage

 
Gold (.937) 3.49 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Maximilian II (1848-1864)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1849-1856
Value
1 Ducat (5.5)
Currency
Gulden (1837-1856)
Composition
Gold (.937)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#30084
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned shield with supporters

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EIN DUCATEN
1854

Engraver: Carl Friedrich Voigt

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria, issued during the reign of Maximilian II (1849-1856), was used as a trade coinage, meaning it was intended for use in international trade and commerce, rather than as a regular circulating coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1849  1470 - - - - - -
1850  1519 - - - - - -
1851  3815 - - - - - -
1852  4396 - - - - - -
1853  5603 - - - - - -
1854  5707 - - - - - -
1855  1540 - - - - - -
1856  3782 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Ducat - Maximilian II (Trade Coinage) 1849-1856 coin.