© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
4 Ducats - Ferdinand Maria Birth of Prince Louis Amadeus
1665 year| Gold (.986) | 14 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Ferdinand Maria (1651-1679) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1665 |
| Value | 4 Ducats (4 Dukaten) (14) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Family kneeling before new prince, angel with palm and wreath above
Script: Latin
Lettering: FILV VESTRI SICVT NOVELLAE OLIVARVM INCLIRCVITV MENSAE
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Prince Louis Amadeus, who later became the Elector of Bavaria. The coin's design features an image of Ferdinand Maria, the ruler of Bavaria at the time, on one side, and an image of the infant Prince Louis Amadeus on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European commemorative coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
