¼ Carolin - Charles Albert 1726-1731 front ¼ Carolin - Charles Albert 1726-1731 back
¼ Carolin - Charles Albert 1726-1731 photo
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¼ Carolin - Charles Albert

 
Gold (.770) 2.42 g -
Description
Issuer
Electorate of Bavaria (German States)
Prince elector
Charles Albert (Karl Albrecht) (1725-1746)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1726-1731
Value
¼ Karolin (2.5)
Currency
Thaler (1623-1752)
Composition
Gold (.770)
Weight
2.42 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#278620
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Madonna and child with arms below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTE SPERANTIB CLYPEVS OMNIB
1726

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Carolin coin is that it was minted during the reign of Charles Albert, who was the Elector of Bavaria from 1726 to 1731. This coin was made of gold (.770) and weighed 2.42 grams. It was a standard circulation coin in the German States during that time period.