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GERMANY Bavaria, Maximilian I, Duke and later Elector (1597–1651). 5 ducats, depicting the new fortifications of Munich, with the date 1640 in the legend, Munich. Obverse: MAXIMIL: COM: PAL: RH: VT: BA: DVX: S: R: I: ARCHIDAP: ET. ELECT:. In an interior, the Duke standing on the right, clad in armour and holding a staff in his right hand, his left hand resting on a cruciform globe placed upon an altar. Reverse: NISI. DOM: CVSTODIERIT. CIVIT. FRVST: VIGIL: QVI. CVSTODIT. (date) [Psalm 127:1]. View of the city of Munich, with its fortifications. In the sky, amidst the clouds, the Virgin and Child flanked by two cherubs. KM.268 - Fr.196; Gold - 17.36 g - 38 mm - 12 h NGC MS 62 (6514436-002). With clearly visible polishing marks on the edges on both the obverse and reverse. Very attractive golden patina and a large flan. Slight circulation wear with no major flaws. Superb in Proof condition. Maximilian I was Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Upper and Lower Bavaria and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire; all these titles are listed on the obverse of our specimen. After being invaded by the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War, the peace provided the Duke with the opportunity to fortify his capital and residence. In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia confirmed the peace and the Prince’s electoral status; Bavaria retained the Upper Palatinate Germany, Bavaria: Maximilian I, Duke and later Elector (1597–1651) 5-ducat gold coin, Munich New Fortress, with the year ‘1640’ in the inscription, Munich Obverse: ‘MAXIMIL: COM: PAL: RH: VT: BA: DVX: S: R: I: ARCHIDAP: ET. ELECT:’ A standing figure of the Duke, facing right, in armour, holding a mace in his right hand and touching a jewel placed on an altar with his left hand, depicted indoors Reverse: ‘NISI. DOM: CVSTODIERIT. CIVIT. FRVST: VIGIL: QVI. CVSTODIT. (date)’ (Old Testament, Psalm 127:1) A cityscape showing Munich’s fortress; the Virgin and Child above the clouds, flanked by two angels KM.268 - Fr.196; Gold - 17.36 g - 38 mm - 12 h. NGC MS 62: Clearly visible traces of polished mint marks on both sides; a beautiful patina forming a large circle; slight wear from circulation but no noticeable scratches; extremely fine to completely uncirculated Maximilian I was Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Upper and Lower Bavaria, and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire; all these titles are inscribed on the obverse. Following the Swedish invasion during the Thirty Years’ War, the Duke took advantage of the return of peace to fortify the capital and his official residence. In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia guaranteed peace and dignity in the imperial election, and Bavaria retained the Upper Palatinate. GERMANY Bavaria, Maximilian I, Duke then Prince-Elector (1597–1651). 5 ducats, New fortifications of Munich, with the date 1640 in the legend, Munich. Obv. MAXIMIL: COM: PAL: RH: VT: BA: DVX: S: R: I: ARCHIDAP: ET. ELECT:. In an interior, the Duke, standing facing right, clad in armour and holding a staff in his right hand, his left hand resting on a cruciform globe placed on an altar. Rev. NISI. DOM: CVSTODIERIT. CIVIT. FRVST: VIGIL: QVI. CVSTODIT. (date) [Psalms 127:1]. A view of Munich, with its fortifications. In the sky, upon clouds, the Virgin Mary with her infant Jesus, flanked by two cherubs. KM.268 - Fr.196; Gold - 17.36g - 38 mm - 12h. NGC MS62. Traces of die polishing are clearly visible on both the obverse and reverse. Very fine golden patina and a wide flan. Minor circulation wear with no major flaws. Maximilian I was Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Upper and Lower Bavaria and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation; these titles are inscribed on the obverse of this specimen. After being invaded by the Swedes during the Thirty Years’ War, the Duke fortified his capital and residence once peace was restored. In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia confirmed the peace; the Prince’s electoral status and the Upper Palatinate remained part of Bavaria. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5 per cent VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law from 1 January 2025, EU buyers must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot https://d10dakqizeg4uw.cloudfront.net/VAE19/970.mp4
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