© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Sovereign "Lion d’Or" - Maximilian Emanuel of Bavaria
1712 year| Gold (.919) | 5.52 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | County of Namur (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Marquess | Maximilian II Emanuel (1712-1713) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1712 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign (6.65) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1713) |
| Composition | Gold (.919) |
| Weight | 5.52 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#385477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Order chain around crowned arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: U B B L L ET G DUX COMES F H ET NA
Interesting fact
The "Lion d'Or" coin featuring Maximilian Emanuel of Bavaria, issued in 1712 from the County of Namur in the Belgian States, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time when the region was experiencing significant political and economic changes. The coin's gold content, weighing 5.52 grams, and its .919 purity make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
