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Ducat - Maximilian Henry of Bavaria
| Gold (.986) | 3.46 g | 22.16 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Maximilian Henry of Bavaria (1650-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1651-1661 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (8) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 3.46 g |
| Diameter | 22.16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#17051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines on tablet in baroque frame.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVCATVS
NOWS DVC
BVLLONI
ENSIS
1654
Translation: New ducat of the Duchy of Bouillon
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Maximilian Henry of Bavaria 1651-1661 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Europe, with the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) having recently ended and the Dutch Revolt (1568-1648) still ongoing. Despite these challenges, the coin's minting was a testament to the enduring power and influence of the Prince-bishopric of Liege, a small but strategically located state in what is now Belgium.
