2 Ducats - Maximilian I 1618 front 2 Ducats - Maximilian I 1618 back
2 Ducats - Maximilian I 1618 photo
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2 Ducats - Maximilian I

1618 year
Gold (.986) 7 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Bavaria (German States)
Duke
Maximilian I (1597-1623)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1618
Value
2 Ducats (7)
Currency
Thaler (1505-1622)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#109484
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Seated Madonna with Child, feet on upturned crescent, rays around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VITA DVLCEDO ET SPES NOSTRA.

Comment

Reference: JB-821

Interesting fact

The 2 Ducats - Maximilian I 1618 from Duchy of Bavaria (German States) coin is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Europe, particularly in the Holy Roman Empire. Maximilian I was the King of the Romans and Holy Roman Emperor, and this coin was minted during his reign. It is made of gold (.986) and weighs 7 grams, making it a valuable and significant coin in the history of numismatics.