Electorate of Bavaria 5 Ducats - Maximilian I, 1640
Trade Coinage
Information
Country
Electorate of Bavaria
Electorate of Bavaria
Currency
Thaler
(1623 – 1752)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Ducats
Year
1640
Ruler
Maximilian I
(1623–1651)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
17.5
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Ducats from Electorate of Bavaria. Issued in 1640. Struck in Gold (.986). Measures 38 mm and weighs 17.5 g.
- Obverse
- Prince Elector Maximilian standing in armour holding a scepter and resting arm on an imperial orb (globus cruciger) on an altar to the right; all within ornate hallway.
- Reverse
- Madonna with child over clouds, to the sides two cherubs and below the city of Munich with new fortifications. Date in legend.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 | — |
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