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spider
2014-05-17
Bavaria. Maximilian I gold 5 Ducats 1640, KM#61, Friedberg 196, date at top, AU58 NGC, superbly struck with full mint luster. The obverse depicts the King standing; the reverse shows a panoramic view of Munich with the Madonna and child above. Rare and highly appealing multiple Ducat.
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spider
2014-05-16
Bavaria. Maxilimian I gold 5 Ducats 1640, KM#269, Fr-196, MS63 NGC Eliasberg Collection, a gorgeous coin with full mint brilliance and well-struck details including the King standing with sword on the obverse and a view of the city on the reverse. A handsome piece and far superior to most seen ...
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spider
2014-05-16
Bavaria. Maximilian I gold 5 Ducats 1640, Fr-196, KM#268, MS65 NGC, an incredible example of this elusive multiple Ducat. Maximilian was a strong and effective ruler, and he had improved the finances of his lands. This multiple Ducat is partially a statement of his ability to govern wisely. The ...