© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel Birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand
1692 year| Gold (.986) | 17.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Electorate of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince elector | Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1692 |
| Value | 5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5) |
| Currency | Thaler (1623-1752) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 17.35 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial orb on globe, above triangle with Eye of God, rays streaming down
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEO AVSPICE
EX PARVO SPES - MAXIMA MVNDI.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand, who was the son of Maximilian II Emanuel, the Elector of Bavaria. The coin's design features an image of the prince as an infant, surrounded by symbols of the Bavarian state and the House of Wittelsbach, which was the ruling dynasty at the time. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early European commemorative coinage and is highly sought after by collectors.
