2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Charles Albert; Silver pattern) 1697 front 2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Charles Albert; Silver pattern) 1697 back
2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Charles Albert; Silver pattern) 1697 photo
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2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel Birth of Prince Charles Albert; Silver pattern

1697 year
Silver 6.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Pattern
Year
1697
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.5 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#264954
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Palm tree

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALB CAIE MARIA ANNA
FLOREBIT
IOS FERD
IN AEVVM
ME EL
TK EL

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Charles Albert; Silver pattern) 1697 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts the birth of Prince Charles Albert, the son of Maximilian II Emanuel, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Bavaria. This design was created specifically for this coin and was not used on any other coins, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.