© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
© Heidelberger Münzhandlung Herbert Grün e.K.
5 Ducats - Ferdinand Maria Birth of Princess Maria Anna - Silver Pattern
1660 year| Silver | 14.72 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Ferdinand Maria (1651-1679) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1660 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.72 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornamented shield of Wittelsbach arms, angel head and wings above, legend with date in chronogram
Script: Latin
Lettering: HOC VOVENT & AVGVRANTVR VTRIVS QVE BAVARIÆ STATVS DEVOTISSIMI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Ducats - Ferdinand Maria (Birth of Princess Maria Anna - Silver Pattern) 1660 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Princess Maria Anna as an infant, surrounded by symbols of fertility and prosperity, while the obverse side features a portrait of her father, Elector Ferdinand Maria. This one-of-a-kind design makes the coin particularly rare and valuable among collectors.
