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5 Ducats - Maximilian I Trade Coinage ND

1640 year
Gold 17.45 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian I (1623-1651)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1640
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold
Weight
17.45 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#182139
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Madonna with child over clouds, to the sides two angels and below a city view with fortifications. Date in field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NISI·DOM:CVSTODIERIT·CIVIT·FRVST:VIGIL:QVI·CVSTODIT
16 40

Comment

The scarce variety with date divided by the detailed city view of Munich.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Ducats - Maximilian I (Trade Coinage) ND (1640) from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1623 to 1651. During his reign, Bavaria experienced significant economic growth and became a major player in European trade. The coin's gold content and high denomination made it a popular choice for international trade, and it was likely used to facilitate transactions between Bavaria and other European countries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1640)  - - - - - -

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