GERMANY - GERMANY Bavaria, Maximilian I, Duke then Elector (1597-1651). 5 ducats, new fortifications of Munich, with date divided at bottom 1640, Munich. MAXIMIL: COM: PAL: RH: VT: BA: DVX: S: R: I: ARCHIDAP: ET. ELECT:. In an interior, the Duke standing right, cuirassed and holding a staff in his right hand, his left hand resting on a cruciger globe placed on an altar. Rv. NISI. DOM: CVSTODIERIT. CIVIT. FRVST: VIGIL: QVI. CVSTODIT [Psalms 127:1]. View of the city of Munich, with its fortifications. In the sky and on clouds, the Virgin and Child between two cherubs; (date) divided around the view of the city. KM.268 - Fr.196; Gold - 17,35 g - 38 mm - 12 h NGC MS 63 (8362496-001). Rare variety with the date divided 16-40. With minimal handling marks and a nice golden patina. Superb in Fleur de coin. Maximilian I is Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Upper and Lower Bavaria and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire, all titles recalled at the right of our copy. After being invaded by the Swedes during the Thirty Years' War, peace gave the Duke the opportunity to fortify his capital and residence. In 1648, the Treaty of Westphalia confirmed the peace and the electoral dignity of the prince, with Bavaria retaining the Upper Palatinate. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.