1 Ducat - Maximilian III Joseph (Donaugold-Dukat) 1756-1762 front 1 Ducat - Maximilian III Joseph (Donaugold-Dukat) 1756-1762 back
1 Ducat - Maximilian III Joseph (Donaugold-Dukat) 1756-1762 photo
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1 Ducat - Maximilian III Joseph Donaugold-Dukat

 
Gold (.986) 3.49 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian III Joseph (1745-1777)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1756-1762
Value
1 Ducat (1 Dukat) (3.5)
Currency
Conventionsthaler (1753-1806)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
3.49 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#264840
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

River god

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EX AURO DANUBII
MDCCLVI

Interesting fact

The 1 Ducat - Maximilian III Joseph (Donaugold-Dukat) coin from the Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian III Joseph, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1745 until his death in 1777. During his reign, Bavaria experienced significant economic growth and cultural development, and the coinage of the time reflects this. The 1 Ducat coin, made of gold (.986) and weighing 3.49g, was a standard circulation coin during this period and was used for everyday transactions. It is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of 18th century Europe.