GERMANY. Bavaria. 2 Ducats, 1647. Munich Mint. Maximilian I. PCGS AU-58 Gold Shield. Fr-194; KM-275. Weight: 6.91 gms. Obverse: Maximilian, in full armor, kneeling before and praying to the Virgin Mary and Holy Infant to left; crown and orb in exergue; Reverse: Crowned and garnished coat-of-arms within Collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece. The level of handling on this choice piece is very minor, and a good deal of brilliance remains shimmering throughout. An engaging type with a very moving obverse iconography. Ex: Stacks (1/2008) Lot # 2600.Ex: Kunker 78 (10/2002) Lot # 4593.