


© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
1 Ducat - Maximilian III Joseph Donaugold-Dukat
Gold (.986) | 3.49 g | - |
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 |
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.