5 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand - Silver Pattern Strike) 1692 front 5 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand - Silver Pattern Strike) 1692 back
5 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand - Silver Pattern Strike) 1692 photo
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5 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel Birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand - Silver Pattern Strike

1692 year
Silver 13.56 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Maximilian II Emanuel (1679-1726)
Type
Pattern
Year
1692
Value
5 Ducats (5 Dukaten) (17.5)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Silver
Weight
13.56 g
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#427349
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 the Pattern 5 Ducats - Maximilian II Emanuel (Birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand - Silver Pattern Strike) 1692 from Electorate of Bavaria (German States) is that it features a unique design that was never used on any other coin. The obverse of the coin depicts the birth of Prince Joseph Ferdinand, the son of Maximilian II Emanuel, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Bavaria. This design was created specifically for this coin and was not used on any other coins, making it a truly one-of-a-kind piece.