© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Maximilian d'Or - Maximilian II Emanuel
1717 year| Gold (.900) | 13.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1717 |
| Value | 2 Maximilian d'Or (13.33) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Madonna and child, shield of arms at lower right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLYPEVS OMNIB’ - IN TE SPERANTIB
1717
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Maximilian d'Or coin is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian II Emanuel, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1679 to 1726. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to modernize the Bavarian army, which led to the coin's minting as a way to promote his reign and military prowess.
