1846 Germany Gold Ducat Ludwig I MS-61 NGC (PL, Bavaria)

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This gold ducat from 1846 offers a fascinating glimpse into nineteenth-century Bavarian numismatics. Minted during the reign of Ludwig I, the coin is struck in 0.945 fine gold, containing 0.1051 troy ounces of precious metal. It has been certified by a third-party grading service as Mint State 61 with a prooflike designation, highlighting its remarkable preservation and reflective fields. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Ludwig I of Bavaria, accompanied by the inscription BAVARIAE REX. The reverse displays an intricate river scene, a design element that connects the piece directly to its geographic origins. This reverse also bears the Latin inscription EX AURO RHENI, indicating the gold was sourced from the Rhine River, alongside the Roman numeral date MDCCCXLVI.