Vintage 9ct Gold Ring set with 22ct “Emperador Maximilian” Coin
Vintage 9ct Gold Ring set with 22ct “Emperador Maximilian” Coin
The vintage 9ct yellow gold ring is claw-set with a 22ct gold coin marked “EMPERIO MEXICANO, 1865; MAXIMILIAN EMPERADOR”. The ring is marked ”9ct”.
Maximilian was the brother of Franz-Joseph, Emperor of Austria and the rumoured illegitimate grandson of Napoleon. Napoleon III persuaded Maximilian to accept the Mexican imperial crown in 1864. He was crowned emperor in 1864 and entered Mexico City in 1865, having been supported in his progress to Mexico City by a French army. This coin was issued to commemorate the event. The French army was withdrawn, under United States pressure in 1866, and Maximilian was captured and executed in 1867 by an army led by Benito Juarez.
Weight 1.6g (The coin weighs 0.62g of 22ct gold)
Age Ring made circa 1970
Dimensions 9.9mm diameter coin;
head – 13mm max. diameter x 6.5mm high;
1.6mm shank at back
Size K
Condition Very good
Stock Code AJ982
