2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Return from the Netherlands) 1701 front 2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Return from the Netherlands) 1701 back
2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Return from the Netherlands) 1701 photo
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2 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel Return from the Netherlands

1701 year
Gold (.986) 6.95 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1701
Value
2 Ducats (2 Dukaten) (7)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.95 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#277589
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

9-line inscription with date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REDE
VNTIBVS IN
PATRIAM SERE
NISSIMIS CONIV
GIBVS APPLAV
DVNT DEVOTIS
SIMI STATVS
PROV
1701

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the return of Maximilian II Emanuel, the Elector of Bavaria, from the Netherlands, where he had been living in exile during the Spanish succession war. The coin's design features an image of Maximilian II Emanuel on the obverse, and the Bavarian coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.