© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
12 Ducats - Maximilian
1614 year| Gold (.986) | 41.76 g | - |
| Issuer | Teutonic Order (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grandmaster | Maximilian I (1590-1618) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 12 Ducats (42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1525-1809) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 41.76 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#320397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Knight on horseback holding lance, below date and arms of the Teutonic Order. 14 shilded arms surrounding.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 12 Ducats - Maximilian 1614 coin from the Teutonic Order (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just begun in 1618, and the Teutonic Order was facing challenges to its authority and influence. Despite these challenges, the Order continued to mint coins, including the 12 Ducats - Maximilian 1614, which features an image of Maximilian, the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order, on one side and the Order's emblem on the other. This coin is a testament to the Order's resilience and determination during a time of great upheaval.